Malicious Code Injection in prayoga-poke28: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164525: Malicious code in prayoga-poke28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
prayoga-poke28 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate various functionalities within the npm ecosystem. However, it has been identified as a malicious package that employs scripts to manipulate its own metadata and publish derivative versions, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in prayoga-poke28 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random names, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers and pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages, as they may introduce vulnerabilities into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall prayoga-poke28If 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-poke28 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The prayoga-poke28 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised versions. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
prayoga-poke28 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall prayoga-poke28 immediately using the command npm uninstall prayoga-poke28.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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