Malicious Code Injection in putri-oblok74-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75034: Malicious code in putri-oblok74-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-oblok74-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. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its ability to modify package.json files and republish variants with harmful intent.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-oblok74-breki package stems from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-oblok74-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-oblok74-breki package and instead 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-oblok74-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The putri-oblok74-breki package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
If you have installed the putri-oblok74-breki package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall putri-oblok74-breki' and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
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