Malicious Code Injection in putri-sate50-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107539: Malicious code in putri-sate50-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-sate50-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-sate50-ruro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to inflate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers and users, as well as the degradation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-sate50-ruroIf 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-sate50-ruro package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes or additions.
Conclusion
The putri-sate50-ruro package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The putri-sate50-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the putri-sate50-ruro package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
