Malicious Code Injection in putra-telur3-wekto Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89617: Malicious code in putra-telur3-wekto (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-telur3-wekto package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putra-telur3-wekto package originates from its association with a token reward campaign that employs malicious scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that compromise the integrity of the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also poses security risks to users who may unknowingly install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-telur3-wektoIf 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-telur3-wekto package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putra-telur3-wekto package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry integrity. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
putra-telur3-wekto is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising the security and integrity of your project.
You should remove the putra-telur3-wekto package from your project immediately and monitor for any further updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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