Malicious Code Injection in putri-dodol69-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74970: Malicious code in putri-dodol69-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-dodol69-breki 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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the putri-dodol69-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive package information and the risk of further malicious activities within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-dodol69-brekiIf 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall putri-dodol69-breki. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The putri-dodol69-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republish behavior. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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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, potentially exposing your project to further vulnerabilities and affecting your developer reputation.
You should uninstall the putri-dodol69-breki package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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