Malicious Code Injection in putri-kue80-ruro: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-107498: Malicious code in putri-kue80-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'putri-kue80-ruro' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to alter package metadata, which can lead to significant issues in the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'putri-kue80-ruro' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs scripts to modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised reputation system within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-kue80-ruroIf 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-kue80-ruro' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly include it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'putri-kue80-ruro' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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If you have installed 'putri-kue80-ruro', it is recommended to remove it immediately and monitor your project for any related vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Using compromised packages can lead to security vulnerabilities, data breaches, and a compromised development environment.
