Malicious Code Injection in putri-kue32-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98267: Malicious code in putri-kue32-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-kue32-tititugel 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 compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-kue32-tititugel 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 is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of systems using this package. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities to distribute harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-kue32-tititugelIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the putri-kue32-tititugel package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The putri-kue32-tititugel package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for similar vulnerabilities to ensure security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and potential exploitation of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
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