Malicious Code Injection in nasution-poke32: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-162020: Malicious code in nasution-poke32 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasution-poke32 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nasution-poke32 arises from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is traced back to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to distribute harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasution-poke32If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the nasution-poke32 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The nasution-poke32 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
nasution-poke32 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall nasution-poke32' and review your project's dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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