Malicious Code Injection in putri-kue55-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-74999: Malicious code in putri-kue55-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-kue55-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the putri-kue55-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants to pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputation damage for developers and security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-kue55-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, avoid using the putri-kue55-breki package until a patched version is released. You can also monitor your application for vulnerabilities using Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putri-kue55-breki package contains malicious code that poses a significant security risk by altering package metadata and republishing compromised versions. It is crucial to update or remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
The putri-kue55-breki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies the package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and security risks for your application.
If you have installed the putri-kue55-breki package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor your application for vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert to monitor your application for vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file without requiring any code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
