Malicious Code Injection in putri-otak-otak90-ruro: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-107524: Malicious code in putri-otak-otak90-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'putri-otak-otak90-ruro' is part of a series of npm packages that have emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, often flooding the registry with derivative packages that have randomized names. This behavior not only undermines the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses significant risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'putri-otak-otak90-ruro' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, making it a significant threat to the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-otak-otak90-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, you can avoid using the affected package by replacing it with a similar, trusted package that provides the same functionality. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The 'putri-otak-otak90-ruro' package poses a serious threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The package contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall putri-otak-otak90-ruro' and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application, including unauthorized access and data manipulation.
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