Malicious Code Injection in putri-peyek81-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89756: Malicious code in putri-peyek81-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-peyek81-riris package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. 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 scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-peyek81-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, which leads to the continuous republishing of 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-peyek81-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-peyek81-riris package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the malicious package: npm uninstall putri-peyek81-riris.
Conclusion
The putri-peyek81-riris package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The putri-peyek81-riris package is an npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's security if the malicious package is used.
You should uninstall the putri-peyek81-riris package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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