Malicious Code Injection in putri-tahu76-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89787: Malicious code in putri-tahu76-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-tahu76-miaww 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-tahu76-miaww package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential 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-tahu76-miawwIf 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-tahu76-miaww package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall putri-tahu76-miaww.
Conclusion
The putri-tahu76-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
The putri-tahu76-miaww package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of applications that use the affected package.
If you have installed the putri-tahu76-miaww package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and check for any alternative packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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