Malicious Code Injection in putra-tek59-riris: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-89616: Malicious code in putra-tek59-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'putra-tek59-riris' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. This package is vulnerable due to its inclusion of malicious scripts that modify package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential abuse of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'putra-tek59-riris' originates from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation manipulation and the proliferation of potentially harmful packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-tek59-ririsIf 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 remove the 'putra-tek59-riris' package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall putra-tek59-riris'. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing while you seek a secure alternative package.
Conclusion
The 'putra-tek59-riris' package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repackages it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to maintain the integrity of your project and prevent potential security risks.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package metadata and repackages it, leading to potential abuse in the npm registry.
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