Malicious Code Injection in putri-poke5: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-164587: Malicious code in putri-poke5 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The package 'putri-poke5' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts. These scripts are designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'putri-poke5' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload is executed through scripts such as auto.js and autopublish.js, which are included in the package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-poke5If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using 'putri-poke5' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'putri-poke5' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for putri-poke5 →
FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall putri-poke5' and audit your project for other potentially vulnerable packages.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages.
Using compromised packages can lead to security breaches, data leaks, and the pollution of the npm registry, which can affect other developers and projects.
