Malicious Code Injection in putri-kue10-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89674: Malicious code in putri-kue10-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-kue10-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript projects. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-kue10-miaww package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of projects that depend on this package, potentially compromising sensitive data and application functionality.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-kue10-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 remove the putri-kue10-miaww package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall putri-kue10-miaww'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The putri-kue10-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project dependencies. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you to potential vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your project's dependencies, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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