Malicious Code Injection in putri-ketoprak67-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98266: Malicious code in putri-ketoprak67-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-ketoprak67-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package configurations and repackages itself under random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the putri-ketoprak67-pore package. This code alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The primary risk is that it can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with numerous derivative packages, potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and affecting developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-ketoprak67-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-ketoprak67-pore package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The putri-ketoprak67-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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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 your package.json file, potentially leading to the pollution of the npm registry and affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the putri-ketoprak67-pore package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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