Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke5: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-161940: Malicious code in nasrul-poke5 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasrul-poke5 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The nasrul-poke5 package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and posing a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke5If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the nasrul-poke5 package and any other packages that may be part of the malicious campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke5 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised versions. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
nasrul-poke5 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nasrul-poke5' and check for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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