Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke7 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-161962: Malicious code in nasrul-poke7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasrul-poke7 package is part of a broader set of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses a significant risk as it can lead to the proliferation of malicious code within the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The nasrul-poke7 package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This malicious payload is part of a scheme to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other projects that depend on it. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke7If 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-poke7 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are present.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke7 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is crucial to remove this package and any associated dependencies to protect your projects from potential threats. Regular audits and the use of tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The nasrul-poke7 package is a malicious npm package associated with a token reward campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
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You should uninstall the nasrul-poke7 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall nasrul-poke7, and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
There are no patches available for nasrul-poke7, as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
