Malicious Code Injection in putri-kemplang99-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-74989: Malicious code in putri-kemplang99-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-kemplang99-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-kemplang99-breki package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to manipulate the npm registry and developer reputation scores. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry and risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-kemplang99-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 avoid using the putri-kemplang99-breki package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The putri-kemplang99-breki package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, potentially leading to unauthorized package republishing and pollution of the npm registry.
You should remove the package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project files.
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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