Malicious Code Injection in putra-ragi56-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74949: Malicious code in putra-ragi56-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-ragi56-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 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 stems from the malicious code embedded within the putra-ragi56-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with such malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using these packages, as well as damage to the reputation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-ragi56-brekiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the putra-ragi56-breki package altogether 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 alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putra-ragi56-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The putra-ragi56-breki package 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 file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
If you have installed the putra-ragi56-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall putra-ragi56-breki.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues.
