Malicious Code Vulnerability in prayoga-poke11: Exploitation of npm Registry
Summary
MAL-2025-164507: Malicious code in prayoga-poke11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
prayoga-poke11 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate various functionalities within the ecosystem, but it has been compromised to include malicious code. The vulnerability allows for the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation and registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with fake packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and supply chain attacks. The affected package has been identified as part of a broader trend of malicious npm packages that exploit developer trust and reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall prayoga-poke11If 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 prayoga-poke11 package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The prayoga-poke11 package has been identified as containing malicious code that exploits the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in identifying and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
prayoga-poke11 is an npm package that was part of a token reward campaign but has been compromised to include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic generation of malicious packages, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should remove the prayoga-poke11 package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
