Malicious Code Injection in nasrul-poke97: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-161992: Malicious code in nasrul-poke97 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nasrul-poke97 is part of a series of malicious npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered names and metadata. The primary functionality of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nasrul-poke97 originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly install malicious packages, resulting in potential data breaches or system compromises.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasrul-poke97If 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 use the following command to prevent the installation of malicious packages: 'npm config set save-exact true'. This setting ensures that only the exact version of a package is installed, reducing the risk of inadvertently installing compromised versions.
Conclusion
The nasrul-poke97 package poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is essential to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
nasrul-poke97 is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, potentially compromising your project's security and integrity.
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Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall nasrul-poke97' and review your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time, ensuring you are alerted to any issues as they arise.
