Malicious Code Injection in putri-jengkol59-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107487: Malicious code in putri-jengkol59-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-jengkol59-ruro 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 in exchange 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 originates from the malicious code embedded within the putri-jengkol59-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-jengkol59-ruroIf 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-jengkol59-ruro package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The putri-jengkol59-ruro package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The putri-jengkol59-ruro package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your project.
You should uninstall the putri-jengkol59-ruro package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and avoid using unverified packages from the npm registry.
