Malicious Code Detected in prayoga-poke46: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164545: Malicious code in prayoga-poke46 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
prayoga-poke46 is an npm package that is part of a larger campaign aimed at exploiting the npm ecosystem for token rewards. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with random names. Its primary functionality is to serve as a tool for developers, but it has been compromised to serve malicious purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in prayoga-poke46 originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts that automatically modify package.json files to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall prayoga-poke46If 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-poke46 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project 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-poke46 package has been identified as malicious, posing significant risks to developers using npm. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
prayoga-poke46 is an npm package that has been compromised to participate in a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The vulnerability allows malicious scripts to modify your package.json file, potentially leading to the use of compromised packages and security risks.
You should remove the prayoga-poke46 package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit https://vulert.com to learn more.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
