Malicious Code Injection in putri-mie65-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-107513: Malicious code in putri-mie65-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-mie65-ruro 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 function 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 originates from the malicious intent behind the putri-mie65-ruro package, which contains scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to inflated developer reputation scores and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-mie65-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the putri-mie65-ruro package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to check your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly.
Conclusion
The putri-mie65-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your projects.
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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 scripts.
If you have this package installed, it can lead to security risks and pollution of the npm registry, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
