Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke31 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-161920: Malicious code in nasrul-poke31 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasrul-poke31 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the 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 in the nasrul-poke31 package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk to users who may unknowingly install compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke31If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the nasrul-poke31 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke31 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The nasrul-poke31 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, compromising your project's integrity and potentially affecting its reputation.
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If you have installed nasrul-poke31, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall nasrul-poke31' and monitor your project for any other malicious dependencies.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the nasrul-poke31 package. It is recommended to remove the package entirely.
