Malicious Code Injection in nasution-poke24: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162011: Malicious code in nasution-poke24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
nasution-poke24 is an npm package that has been implicated in a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is part of a larger scheme associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify essential files and continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nasution-poke24 originates from its design to execute autopublish scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior can lead to significant ramifications, including the compromise of developer accounts, pollution of the npm registry, and potential exploitation of users who unknowingly install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasution-poke24If 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-poke24 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly rely on it. If you suspect that your project may be affected, consider using tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nasution-poke24 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that modifies package files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
nasution-poke24 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's integrity if malicious packages are inadvertently installed.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall nasution-poke24 and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
