Malicious Code Injection in putri-mie54-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-75022: Malicious code in putri-mie54-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-mie54-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-mie54-breki package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating numerous variants of the package to inflate developer reputation scores. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-mie54-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-mie54-breki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The putri-mie54-breki package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your project. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential risks in your open-source software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and can pollute the npm registry with malicious packages.
You should remove the putri-mie54-breki package from your project immediately and monitor for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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