Malicious Code Injection in putri-lepet90-sluey Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89689: Malicious code in putri-lepet90-sluey (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-lepet90-sluey package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these actions, making it a significant threat to the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-lepet90-slueyIf 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-lepet90-sluey package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions.
Conclusion
The putri-lepet90-sluey package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's dependencies and affecting its security.
You should uninstall the putri-lepet90-sluey package immediately and check for any other compromised packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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