Malicious Code Injection in putri-rendang70-apidev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89761: Malicious code in putri-rendang70-apidev (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 putri-rendang70-apidev 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.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-rendang70-apidevIf 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 remove the putri-rendang70-apidev package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall putri-rendang70-apidev'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The putri-rendang70-apidev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of npm projects. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for putri-rendang70-apidev →
FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package to mitigate the risks associated with the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
