Malicious Code Vulnerability in putri-poke8 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164590: Malicious code in putri-poke8 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-poke8 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of tokens through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-poke8 package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can result in unintended consequences for developers, including the risk of their applications being compromised or misused.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-poke8If 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-poke8 package from your project by running the command: npm uninstall putri-poke8. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The putri-poke8 package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package configurations and can lead to serious security risks. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications.
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FAQ
The putri-poke8 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token distribution.
The vulnerability modifies package.json files, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names to inflate developer reputation scores.
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If a patched version is not available, it is advisable to remove the putri-poke8 package from your project to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
The consequences include the risk of application compromise, misuse of developer reputation, and pollution of the npm registry, which can affect other developers.
