Malicious Code Vulnerability in putri-sroto82-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107546: Malicious code in putri-sroto82-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-sroto82-ruro package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of these packages is to manipulate the npm registry, which can lead to significant issues for developers relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-sroto82-ruro package originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-sroto82-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-sroto82-ruro package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your dependencies closely and consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The putri-sroto82-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package.json files and polluting the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The putri-sroto82-ruro package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and pollutes the npm registry.
If you have the putri-sroto82-ruro package installed, you should uninstall it immediately using npm uninstall putri-sroto82-ruro and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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