Malicious Code Injection in putri-lapis24-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98271: Malicious code in putri-lapis24-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-lapis24-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, potentially affecting developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-lapis24-tititugel package arises from malicious code embedded within it. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and undermining the trustworthiness of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-lapis24-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, you can avoid using the putri-lapis24-tititugel package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any updates or security patches.
Conclusion
The putri-lapis24-tititugel package contains malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and affect developer reputations. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities in the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting the integrity of your project and the reputation of developers.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity.
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