Malicious Code Injection in putri-keripik23-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98265: Malicious code in putri-keripik23-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-keripik23-pore 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 integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-keripik23-pore 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 that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other packages and developers relying on npm for legitimate packages. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-keripik23-poreIf 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-keripik23-pore package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The putri-keripik23-pore package contains a serious vulnerability due to malicious code that compromises its functionality and the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting other packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall putri-keripik23-pore' and check your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, regularly update your dependencies, use trusted sources, and employ tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring any signup.
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