Malicious Code Injection in putra-tongseng65-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107473: Malicious code in putra-tongseng65-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-tongseng65-ruro package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of this package is to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the putra-tongseng65-ruro package, which contains scripts that modify the package.json file. The scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, continuously republishing these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-tongseng65-ruroIf 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-tongseng65-ruro package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package dependencies closely and consider using tools like Vulert to identify vulnerabilities in your project. You can check for affected packages using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The putra-tongseng65-ruro package poses a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages while utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The putra-tongseng65-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the putra-tongseng65-ruro package immediately and check for any other potentially compromised packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without needing to sign up.
