Malicious Code Injection in putri-mieaceh37-breki Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-75023: Malicious code in putri-mieaceh37-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-mieaceh37-breki package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-mieaceh37-breki package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who inadvertently use these compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-mieaceh37-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-mieaceh37-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-mieaceh37-breki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any dependencies that may have been affected.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, providing alerts for any issues.
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