Malicious Code Injection in putra-jus73-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89562: Malicious code in putra-jus73-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-jus73-miaww 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 code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putra-jus73-miaww package stems 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and projects relying on npm packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-jus73-miawwIf 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 monitor your project for any unintended changes made by the malicious package. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The putra-jus73-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The putra-jus73-miaww package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and affect the integrity of your project.
The best way to fix the vulnerability is to uninstall the putra-jus73-miaww package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any changes.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
You should regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit and take appropriate actions to address any identified vulnerabilities.
