Malicious Code Injection in prayoga-poke13: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164509: Malicious code in prayoga-poke13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
prayoga-poke13 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign involving the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that can alter package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in prayoga-poke13 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and disrupt the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall prayoga-poke13If 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 prayoga-poke13 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The prayoga-poke13 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
prayoga-poke13 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that manipulates the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata and potentially expose sensitive information.
You should remove the package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
