Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke36: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-165143: Malicious code in riyanto-poke36 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke36 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke36 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly use malicious packages, risking their applications and data.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke36If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the riyanto-poke36 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke36 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke36 package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
You should uninstall the riyanto-poke36 package immediately using the command npm uninstall riyanto-poke36 and review your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Yes, consider using well-established and trusted packages that provide similar functionalities without the risks associated with riyanto-poke36.
