Malicious Code Injection in puteri-mintau-mutiara Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164562: Malicious code in puteri-mintau-mutiara (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The puteri-mintau-mutiara package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a broader malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the puteri-mintau-mutiara package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential data breaches or application failures.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall puteri-mintau-mutiaraIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the puteri-mintau-mutiara package and consider alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package-lock.json file for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The puteri-mintau-mutiara package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious nature. Developers are advised to remove this package from their projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
Using this package can compromise your application's security, potentially leading to data breaches or application failures.
You should uninstall the package immediately and look for alternative solutions.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without signing up.
