Malicious Code Injection in putri-oncom40-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89739: Malicious code in putri-oncom40-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-oncom40-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-oncom40-riris package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-oncom40-ririsIf 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-oncom40-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The putri-oncom40-riris package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your projects remain secure.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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