Malicious Code Injection in putri-sasag4-riris Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-89772: Malicious code in putri-sasag4-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-sasag4-riris package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publishing of derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores. However, they contain malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the putri-sasag4-riris package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-sasag4-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 avoid using the putri-sasag4-riris package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The putri-sasag4-riris package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application.
You should remove the putri-sasag4-riris package from your project and check for any other affected packages. Consider using npm audit to identify vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
