Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke103: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165115: Malicious code in riyanto-poke103 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package riyanto-poke103 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making them a significant concern for developers relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke103 stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke103If 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 the riyanto-poke103 package and any other packages that are part of the malicious campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke103 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Developers are urged to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to ensure the security of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke103 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
If you have riyanto-poke103 installed, it could compromise your application's security by introducing malicious code and potentially allowing unauthorized access.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without requiring access to the code.
You should uninstall the riyanto-poke103 package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages.
