Malicious Code Detected in putra-peyek52-tititugel: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-98258: Malicious code in putra-peyek52-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'putra-peyek52-tititugel' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'putra-peyek52-tititugel' originates from malicious code embedded within the package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-peyek52-tititugelIf 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-peyek52-tititugel' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can analyze your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'putra-peyek52-tititugel' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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If you have installed the package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall putra-peyek52-tititugel' and look for alternatives.
Yes, using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application, as it may introduce malicious behavior and compromise your codebase.
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