Malicious Code Vulnerability in puteri-mintau-p Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164563: Malicious code in puteri-mintau-p (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The puteri-mintau-p package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the puteri-mintau-p package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other packages and developers relying on npm for secure package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall puteri-mintau-pIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall puteri-mintau-p.
Conclusion
The puteri-mintau-p package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
puteri-mintau-p is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
You should uninstall the puteri-mintau-p package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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