Malicious Code Injection in putri-lumpur29-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75010: Malicious code in putri-lumpur29-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-lumpur29-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its capability to modify package metadata and republish variants that can pollute the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-lumpur29-breki package originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers by altering package.json files, removing private flags, and changing version numbers. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to confusion and potential security risks for users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-lumpur29-brekiIf 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-lumpur29-breki package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The putri-lumpur29-breki package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, capable of compromising project integrity through unauthorized modifications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for updates to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The putri-lumpur29-breki package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
This vulnerability can lead to the modification of your project's package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should remove the putri-lumpur29-breki package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
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