Malicious Code Injection in rival-poke55: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165039: Malicious code in rival-poke55 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rival-poke55 is a package within the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is part of a broader campaign that exploits npm's package management system to inflate developer reputation scores through the distribution of malicious packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which has led to the proliferation of harmful scripts designed to manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in rival-poke55 stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. This code generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly integrate these packages into their projects, leading to compromised applications and reputational damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rival-poke55If 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 rival-poke55 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are present. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rival-poke55 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. Developers are urged to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
rival-poke55 is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code modifies package metadata, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with harmful packages.
You should uninstall rival-poke55 immediately using the command npm uninstall rival-poke55 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 without requiring code access or installation.
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