Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke117: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-161895: Malicious code in nasrul-poke117 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nasrul-poke117' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package 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. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of scripts that automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nasrul-poke117' originates from its association with malicious scripts designed to manipulate package metadata. These scripts remove private flags from package.json, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the npm registry. The ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which can introduce security risks and undermine the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke117If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'nasrul-poke117' package and monitor your project's dependencies for any signs of malicious activity. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'nasrul-poke117' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance security by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'nasrul-poke117' is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nasrul-poke117' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep them updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Vulert is a tool that monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, helping you stay informed about potential risks without requiring code access or installation.
