Malicious Code Vulnerability in nasution-poke19: Exploiting npm for Token Rewards
Summary
MAL-2025-162005: Malicious code in nasution-poke19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasution-poke19 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The nasution-poke19 package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to pollute the npm registry by continuously republishing variants of the package. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as well as damage to the integrity of the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasution-poke19If 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 nasution-poke19 package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The nasution-poke19 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
nasution-poke19 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and may expose your project to security risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
You should remove the nasution-poke19 package from your project immediately to mitigate any risks.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated vulnerabilities.
