Malicious Code Vulnerability in nasrul-poke82 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-161976: Malicious code in nasrul-poke82 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasrul-poke82 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in this campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's package registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nasrul-poke82 package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded the npm registry with such malicious packages. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry and risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke82If 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-poke82 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall nasrul-poke82. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke82 package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for any updates or patches.
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FAQ
The nasrul-poke82 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate npm's registry.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the republishing of compromised packages and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the nasrul-poke82 package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
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