Malicious Code Injection in putra-liwet52-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74936: Malicious code in putra-liwet52-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-liwet52-breki 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 known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The functionality of this package is compromised due to its malicious intent, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putra-liwet52-breki package originates from its design to include malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-liwet52-brekiIf 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 avoid using the putra-liwet52-breki package and check your package-lock.json file for any dependencies that may include it. If found, remove those dependencies and replace them with secure alternatives.
Conclusion
The putra-liwet52-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove this package from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
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Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities, including the pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of your application.
Currently, there is no specific patch for the putra-liwet52-breki package. The recommended action is to uninstall it and avoid using it.
You should uninstall the package immediately and review your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
