Malicious Code Injection in rival-poke19 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164999: Malicious code in rival-poke19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rival-poke19 package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit developers by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized content.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rival-poke19 package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only pollutes the registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially 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 rival-poke19If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the rival-poke19 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rival-poke19 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing unauthorized content. 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
The rival-poke19 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of unauthorized derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed rival-poke19, you should immediately uninstall it using npm uninstall rival-poke19 and audit your project for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your packages. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for any open-source vulnerabilities.
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