Malicious Code Injection in putri-tempe54-riris Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89796: Malicious code in putri-tempe54-riris (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-tempe54-riris 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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-tempe54-riris package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads 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 further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-tempe54-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-tempe54-riris package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putri-tempe54-riris package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses security risks to developers. It is essential to remove this package from your project and regularly audit your dependencies to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The putri-tempe54-riris package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the republishing of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks to your project.
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If you have used the putri-tempe54-riris package, you should uninstall it immediately and review your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
There is no patch for the putri-tempe54-riris package itself, as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
