Malicious Code Injection in putri-telur96-breki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-75062: Malicious code in putri-telur96-breki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-telur96-breki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, which can lead to significant security risks for developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-telur96-breki package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This code also generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs such tactics to manipulate the npm ecosystem for token rewards. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive information, increased risk of dependency confusion, and a compromised npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-telur96-brekiIf 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-telur96-breki package altogether. If it is already included in your project, ensure to monitor your package-lock.json file for any changes and remove any instances of this package.
Conclusion
The putri-telur96-breki package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies essential project files and repopulates harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the republishing of harmful variants, compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the putri-telur96-breki package immediately using the command: npm uninstall putri-telur96-breki.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
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