Malicious Code Injection in putri-bubursumsum89-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89644: Malicious code in putri-bubursumsum89-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-bubursumsum89-miaww 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package metadata and repackages itself under various names, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the putri-bubursumsum89-miaww package. This code alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, which can lead to confusion, reputation damage for developers, and potential exploitation of systems that rely on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-bubursumsum89-miawwIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the putri-bubursumsum89-miaww package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file for any signs of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The putri-bubursumsum89-miaww package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies to ensure the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
It 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 and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may have included it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep them updated, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
