Malicious Code Injection in rival-poke80 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-165067: Malicious code in rival-poke80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rival-poke80 package is part of the npm ecosystem, commonly used for various JavaScript applications. It is intended to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm environment. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities, leading to significant security risks for developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the rival-poke80 package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages with randomized names. This is achieved through scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants. The malicious payload can lead to pollution of the npm registry, inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, and potentially introduce harmful code into dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rival-poke80If 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 remove the rival-poke80 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall rival-poke80. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rival-poke80 package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and users. It is essential to take proactive measures, such as updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json to remove private flags and republish variants, leading to potential security risks.
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Using the rival-poke80 package can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising security and functionality.
Regularly updating packages, using tools like Vulert for monitoring vulnerabilities, and auditing dependencies can help prevent similar issues.
If immediate updates are not possible, consider removing the package and using alternatives until a secure version is available.
