Malicious Code Injection in putra-jus76-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89563: Malicious code in putra-jus76-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-jus76-riris 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putra-jus76-riris package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk of reputation damage to developers and potential security threats to applications using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-jus76-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, avoid using the putra-jus76-riris package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putra-jus76-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise applications using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The putra-jus76-riris package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the putra-jus76-riris package immediately and monitor your project for any signs of compromise.
Regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and review package sources before installation.
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