Malicious Code Injection in putra-kemplang98-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107449: Malicious code in putra-kemplang98-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-kemplang98-ruro 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 alters its own package configuration.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the putra-kemplang98-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry, which can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem and potentially expose users to further malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-kemplang98-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the putra-kemplang98-ruro package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly rely on it. Regularly check for updates and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putra-kemplang98-ruro package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to users and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any related vulnerabilities to ensure 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 automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, potentially leading to the pollution of the npm registry and compromising the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall putra-kemplang98-ruro.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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