Malicious Code Injection in nasution-poke29: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-162016: Malicious code in nasution-poke29 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'nasution-poke29' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'nasution-poke29' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies 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 not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasution-poke29If 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 'nasution-poke29' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'nasution-poke29' package poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious intent to manipulate the registry. Developers are urged to remove this package and monitor their dependencies closely to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
'nasution-poke29' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
Using 'nasution-poke29' can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code and potentially leading to security breaches.
You should uninstall 'nasution-poke29' immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without signup at the Vulert playground.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
