Malicious Code Injection in nasution-poke42: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-162031: Malicious code in nasution-poke42 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
nasution-poke42 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies its own package.json file and repackages itself under various names, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm registry and affecting developers' reputations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which alters the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic publication of numerous derivative packages. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages, and a degradation of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasution-poke42If 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-poke42 package and 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-poke42 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repackages itself. Users are advised to remove the package and monitor their projects for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
nasution-poke42 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package.json, removes private flags, and repackages itself, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should remove the nasution-poke42 package from your project immediately and monitor for any unauthorized changes in your package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep your packages updated, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
