Malicious Code Injection in putra-gudeg76-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74925: Malicious code in putra-gudeg76-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-gudeg76-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which are used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putra-gudeg76-breki package originates from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating 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 security breaches and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-gudeg76-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the putra-gudeg76-breki package by removing it from your dependencies. You can do this by running the command: npm uninstall putra-gudeg76-breki. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The putra-gudeg76-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses security risks to developers. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The putra-gudeg76-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and flooding the npm registry with unwanted packages.
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If you have installed the putra-gudeg76-breki package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
