Malicious Code Injection in putra-esdoger11-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74921: Malicious code in putra-esdoger11-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-esdoger11-breki 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 npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded in the putra-esdoger11-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-esdoger11-brekiIf 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-esdoger11-breki package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The putra-esdoger11-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses risks to developers. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes to maintain the security of your applications.
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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 malicious code can modify your package.json file and introduce unauthorized packages, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities in your application.
Immediately uninstall the putra-esdoger11-breki package and audit your project for any other compromised packages.
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