Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke41: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-161931: Malicious code in nasrul-poke41 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nasrul-poke41' 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 often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nasrul-poke41' originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications using this package, as well as damage to 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-poke41If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using 'nasrul-poke41' and replace it with an alternative package that provides similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nasrul-poke41' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'nasrul-poke41' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious due to its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should remove 'nasrul-poke41' from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
Vulert is a tool that monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
