Malicious Code Injection in prayoga-poke26: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164523: Malicious code in prayoga-poke26 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
prayoga-poke26 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of tokens through various applications. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish numerous derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in prayoga-poke26 arises from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to alter package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, modify version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but can also lead to potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall prayoga-poke26If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using prayoga-poke26 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The prayoga-poke26 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious nature, which can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
prayoga-poke26 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the prayoga-poke26 package from your project immediately and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep your packages updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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