Malicious Code Injection in putra-miebogor6-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74942: Malicious code in putra-miebogor6-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-miebogor6-breki 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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random Indonesian-themed package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, ultimately polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers relying on npm for package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-miebogor6-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-miebogor6-breki package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and source of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The putra-miebogor6-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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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 modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall putra-miebogor6-breki' and check for any other affected packages.
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