Malicious Code Injection in putri-wajit29-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-107557: Malicious code in putri-wajit29-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putri-wajit29-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package has been identified as malicious due to its ability to modify package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the putri-wajit29-ruro package stems from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putri-wajit29-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-wajit29-ruro package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putri-wajit29-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The putri-wajit29-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful packages.
If you have installed the putri-wajit29-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately using npm uninstall putri-wajit29-ruro and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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