Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke41: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165149: Malicious code in riyanto-poke41 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package riyanto-poke41 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. 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 manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke41 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change 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 integrity of the npm ecosystem but also exposes users to potential security risks, as they may inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke41If 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-poke41 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. If you suspect that your project has been affected, consider using tools like Vulert to scan your project for vulnerabilities. You can access Vulert's playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is impacted without any signup.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke41 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package integrity. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke41 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall riyanto-poke41' and check for any other compromised packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep them updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Vulert is a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. It provides real-time alerts without requiring code access.
