Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke66: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-161958: Malicious code in nasrul-poke66 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nasrul-poke66 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. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with random names, thus posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nasrul-poke66 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on these packages. The malicious payload can also lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of systems using affected packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke66If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the nasrul-poke66 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall nasrul-poke66. This will prevent any potential exploitation until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke66 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package management. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
nasrul-poke66 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You should immediately update or uninstall the nasrul-poke66 package to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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