Malicious Code Injection in putri-lumpur35-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75011: Malicious code in putri-lumpur35-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-lumpur35-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 generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the putri-lumpur35-breki package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developer reputation systems, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-lumpur35-brekiIf 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-lumpur35-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putri-lumpur35-breki package poses a significant security risk due to the embedded malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the putri-lumpur35-breki package immediately and look for alternative solutions.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
