Malicious Code Injection in putra-gaplek23-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89556: Malicious code in putra-gaplek23-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-gaplek23-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous variants with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the putra-gaplek23-riris package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, which can affect the integrity and security of applications relying on this package. The malicious payload can compromise the developer's reputation and potentially introduce security risks into dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-gaplek23-ririsIf 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 putra-gaplek23-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The putra-gaplek23-riris package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and continuously republish variants, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall putra-gaplek23-riris' and check your dependencies for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep them updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
