Malicious Code Injection in putri-botok45-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89634: Malicious code in putri-botok45-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-botok45-miaww package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files, such as package.json, thereby compromising the integrity of the projects that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-botok45-miaww package originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that remove private flags from package.json, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of control over their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-botok45-miawwIf 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 putri-botok45-miaww package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The putri-botok45-miaww package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the putri-botok45-miaww package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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