Malicious Code Vulnerability in putri-rangginang32-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107530: Malicious code in putri-rangginang32-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-rangginang32-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the putri-rangginang32-ruro package, which 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload can also expose users to security risks if they inadvertently use these compromised packages in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-rangginang32-ruroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the putri-rangginang32-ruro package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to any open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Conclusion
The putri-rangginang32-ruro package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code, which alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the putri-rangginang32-ruro package immediately using 'npm uninstall putri-rangginang32-ruro'.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the putri-rangginang32-ruro package.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
