Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke1: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165110: Malicious code in riyanto-poke1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke1 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that can harm developers' reputations and pollute the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke1 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to potential misuse of the npm registry and compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of projects that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke1If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the riyanto-poke1 package and any other packages that may be part of the malicious campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke1 package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke1 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project's dependencies, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the riyanto-poke1 package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
