Malicious Code Vulnerability in nasution-poke6: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-162041: Malicious code in nasution-poke6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nasution-poke6 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is designed to facilitate the development and sharing of JavaScript code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that seeks to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with the intent of inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nasution-poke6 stems from its association with a malicious campaign 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 strategy to pollute the npm registry with derivative packages, which can lead to confusion among developers and potential security risks if these packages are inadvertently used in projects. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, exacerbating the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nasution-poke6If 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-poke6 package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nasution-poke6 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
nasution-poke6 is a package in the npm ecosystem that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall nasution-poke6 and audit your project for other potentially vulnerable packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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