Malicious Code Injection in putra-lodeh10-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74938: Malicious code in putra-lodeh10-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-lodeh10-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, often 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 compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the putra-lodeh10-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to 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-lodeh10-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-lodeh10-breki package and consider alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The putra-lodeh10-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using npm. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your projects for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain 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 generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your project.
You should uninstall the putra-lodeh10-breki package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
