Malicious Code Injection in putra-kue43-ruro Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-107455: Malicious code in putra-kue43-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-kue43-ruro package is part of a series of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been flooding the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to alter critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the putra-kue43-ruro package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a significant increase in noise within the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications relying on this package and a degradation of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-kue43-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can manually remove the putra-kue43-ruro package from your project by executing the following command in your terminal: npm uninstall putra-kue43-ruro. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The putra-kue43-ruro package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that modifies package files and republish variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their applications against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The putra-kue43-ruro package is part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores on the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution and the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages.
You should uninstall the putra-kue43-ruro package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Currently, there is no specific patch for the putra-kue43-ruro package. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
You can use Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
