Malicious Code Injection in putra-kripik39-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107452: Malicious code in putra-kripik39-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-kripik39-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised, making it a vector for malicious code that can affect developers and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putra-kripik39-ruro package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which pollutes the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to reputational damage and possible exploitation of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-kripik39-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time based on your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The putra-kripik39-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. 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
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the putra-kripik39-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code or install additional tools.
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