Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke3 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-165136: Malicious code in riyanto-poke3 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke3 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the riyanto-poke3 package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to 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-poke3If 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-poke3 package until a fixed version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke3 package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to protect their applications from potential security risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke3 package is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application if you use the affected package.
You should update the package to the latest patched version or remove it from your project until a fix is available.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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