Malicious Code Injection in putri-empal57-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89649: Malicious code in putri-empal57-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-empal57-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically, often with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious payload embedded within the putri-empal57-miaww package. It modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to further security issues in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-empal57-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-empal57-miaww package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The putri-empal57-miaww package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your 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 introducing further vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall putri-empal57-miaww' and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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