Malicious Code Injection in putri-rujak72-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89764: Malicious code in putri-rujak72-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-rujak72-riris 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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-rujak72-riris package originates from its malicious payload, 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 that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on npm packages. The malicious scripts included in this package are designed to automate these processes, making it difficult to detect and mitigate the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-rujak72-ririsIf 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 manually remove the package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall putri-rujak72-riris. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The putri-rujak72-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The putri-rujak72-riris package 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, affecting the integrity of other packages and potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the putri-rujak72-riris package immediately and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
