Malicious Code Injection in putri-kue91-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-107499: Malicious code in putri-kue91-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-kue91-ruro package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious software.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-kue91-ruro package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on it. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-kue91-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the putri-kue91-ruro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks from malicious packages.
Conclusion
The putri-kue91-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. Immediate action is required to remove this package and any similar ones to safeguard your projects. Regular monitoring and auditing of dependencies are essential to maintain security.
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FAQ
The putri-kue91-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automated generation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the putri-kue91-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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