Malicious Code Injection in putri-tomat56-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89801: Malicious code in putri-tomat56-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-tomat56-miaww package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-tomat56-miaww package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to unintentional usage of compromised packages by developers, potentially exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-tomat56-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-tomat56-miaww package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putri-tomat56-miaww package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing compromised variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain application integrity.
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FAQ
The putri-tomat56-miaww package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the putri-tomat56-miaww package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues.
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