Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke108: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-161885: Malicious code in nasrul-poke108 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nasrul-poke108' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages typically contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and its users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nasrul-poke108' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. This includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry, loss of developer reputation, and exposure of users to malicious code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke108If 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 dependencies. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall nasrul-poke108.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke108 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Tools like Vulert can assist in identifying and managing these risks effectively.
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FAQ
The nasrul-poke108 package contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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If you have installed nasrul-poke108, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, consider using well-established and trusted packages that serve similar functionality without the associated risks.
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