Malicious Code Injection in erick-kolak70-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-97754: Malicious code in erick-kolak70-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erick-kolak70-pore 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters 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 a significant increase in spam packages, affecting the overall reliability and security of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erick-kolak70-poreIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The erick-kolak70-pore package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The erick-kolak70-pore package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of spam packages in the npm registry, potentially affecting the integrity and security of your project.
You should uninstall the erick-kolak70-pore package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
