Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke10: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165111: Malicious code in riyanto-poke10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package riyanto-poke10 is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's publishing system by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a significant concern for the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke10 stems from its malicious payload, which 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 pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of the affected packages but also affects the overall reliability of the npm ecosystem, potentially leading to further exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke10If 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-poke10 package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward 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-poke10 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, you can protect your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke10 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall riyanto-poke10' and review your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help you monitor and alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in your software, ensuring that you stay informed about potential risks.
