Malicious Code Injection in putra-naget48-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107460: Malicious code in putra-naget48-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-naget48-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often associated with token reward campaigns. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that compromise its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the putra-naget48-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. It continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers using these packages. The malicious behavior can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the integrity of dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-naget48-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, avoid using the putra-naget48-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for potential threats.
Conclusion
The putra-naget48-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The putra-naget48-ruro package is an npm package associated with token reward campaigns, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and republish variants, leading to potential security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the putra-naget48-ruro package immediately using the command npm uninstall putra-naget48-ruro.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your project for vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file in real-time.
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