Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke14 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-165119: Malicious code in riyanto-poke14 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke14 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a larger campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the riyanto-poke14 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to create a polluted registry, potentially affecting developers relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke14If 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 prevent the installation of the riyanto-poke14 package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. You can also use the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke14 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke14 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may cause your application to depend on malicious packages, compromising security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall riyanto-poke14' and check for any affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
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