Malicious Code Injection in putri-enting6-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89651: Malicious code in putri-enting6-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-enting6-riris 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-enting6-riris package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the ecosystem. The source of this vulnerability is linked to the amazon-inspector findings, which indicate that the package is part of a broader scheme to exploit npm for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-enting6-ririsIf 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 the putri-enting6-riris package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall putri-enting6-riris. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The putri-enting6-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The putri-enting6-riris package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which automates the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
If you have installed the putri-enting6-riris package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file, providing alerts for any issues.
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