Malicious Code Injection in putra-dradag37-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107443: Malicious code in putra-dradag37-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-dradag37-ruro 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies important files within the package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which includes scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the software supply chain, potentially affecting developers who rely on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-dradag37-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the putra-dradag37-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any instances of this package. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The putra-dradag37-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package files and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their software projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names, leading to npm registry pollution.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall putra-dradag37-ruro.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for any open-source vulnerabilities.
