Malicious Code Injection in nasution-poke16: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-162002: Malicious code in nasution-poke16 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
nasution-poke16 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem, making it crucial for developers to be aware of its potential risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nasution-poke16 originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other projects that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasution-poke16If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your project for any unintended dependencies that may have been introduced by nasution-poke16. Use the following command to audit your npm packages: npm audit. This will help identify any vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The nasution-poke16 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Developers are urged to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive is essential in maintaining the security of software applications.
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FAQ
nasution-poke16 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may introduce malicious code into your project, compromising its security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall nasution-poke16.
Regularly audit your npm packages using npm audit and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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