Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke49: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165157: Malicious code in riyanto-poke49 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke49 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to generate and publish harmful derivatives, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke49 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The ramifications include loss of developer reputation, exposure to malicious code, and potential exploitation of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke49If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the riyanto-poke49 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any dependencies that may introduce vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke49 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package data and pollute the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke49 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
You should immediately uninstall the package using npm uninstall riyanto-poke49 and audit your project for any other vulnerable dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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