Malicious Code Injection in putri-martabak52-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75016: Malicious code in putri-martabak52-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-martabak52-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 containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry.
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 Indonesian-themed package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers who rely on the integrity of the packages they use.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-martabak52-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 prevent the installation of this package by using the following command: npm uninstall putri-martabak52-breki. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putri-martabak52-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry and the integrity of projects that use it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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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 compromise the integrity of your project by modifying package.json and polluting the npm registry with unwanted packages.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
If no patched version is available, it is advisable to remove the package from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
