Malicious Code Injection in fikrisatria Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-171220: Malicious code in fikrisatria (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fikrisatria package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the fikrisatria package originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, thereby exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fikrisatriaIf 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 fikrisatria package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Instead, consider using well-established and trusted packages that serve similar functionalities without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The fikrisatria package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The fikrisatria package is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious due to its behavior of generating and publishing compromised packages.
If your application uses the fikrisatria package, it may inadvertently install malicious code that can compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the fikrisatria package immediately using 'npm uninstall fikrisatria' and review your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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