Malicious Code Injection in prayoga-poke35: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164533: Malicious code in prayoga-poke35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
prayoga-poke35 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in prayoga-poke35 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The potential ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages, leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall prayoga-poke35If 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-poke35 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The prayoga-poke35 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
prayoga-poke35 is an npm package that is part of a campaign to distribute token rewards but has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, posing security risks to your application.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall prayoga-poke35' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages.
