Malicious Code Injection in putri-gudeg16-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89659: Malicious code in putri-gudeg16-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-gudeg16-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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded in the putri-gudeg16-miaww package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential misuse of developer credentials. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting the tea protocol token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-gudeg16-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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor for this specific vulnerability. You can also utilize the Vulert platform to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to install any software. Simply visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The putri-gudeg16-miaww package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for any potential 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 package metadata, potentially leading to unauthorized access and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
