Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke36: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-161925: Malicious code in nasrul-poke36 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasrul-poke36 package 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 known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of such packages is to generate and publish derivative packages automatically, often leading to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The nasrul-poke36 package contains malicious code that 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 not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke36If 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-poke36 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies for any malicious packages using tools like Vulert, which can monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke36 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with unwanted variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
nasrul-poke36 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the introduction of unwanted packages into your project.
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You should uninstall the nasrul-poke36 package immediately using the command npm uninstall nasrul-poke36 and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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