Malicious Code Injection in puteri-minta-mutiara Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-164561: Malicious code in puteri-minta-mutiara (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The puteri-minta-mutiara package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This campaign aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the puteri-minta-mutiara package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can pollute the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to identify legitimate packages. The ramifications include potential exposure to malicious code and the compromise of project integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall puteri-minta-mutiaraIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the puteri-minta-mutiara package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The puteri-minta-mutiara package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages from their projects. Regular monitoring and updates can help mitigate such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The puteri-minta-mutiara package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the puteri-minta-mutiara package immediately using the command npm uninstall puteri-minta-mutiara.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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