Malicious Code Injection in putri-poke21: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164580: Malicious code in putri-poke21 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'putri-poke21' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'putri-poke21' originates from malicious code embedded within the package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised reputation system within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-poke21If 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 remove the 'putri-poke21' package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall putri-poke21'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a patch is available.
Conclusion
The 'putri-poke21' package poses a significant risk due to its embedded malicious code, which can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'putri-poke21' is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and lead to the generation of numerous unwanted packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior. Consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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