Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke90 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-161985: Malicious code in nasrul-poke90 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasrul-poke90 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The intention behind this is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nasrul-poke90 package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that utilizes scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke90If 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 avoid using the nasrul-poke90 package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke90 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The nasrul-poke90 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
Using the nasrul-poke90 package can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to your application and data.
You should uninstall the nasrul-poke90 package immediately using the command npm uninstall nasrul-poke90.
Regularly audit your dependencies and update them to the latest versions. Use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your packages.
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