Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke56: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165165: Malicious code in riyanto-poke56 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package riyanto-poke56 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. The primary functionality of such packages is to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages, often leading to a polluted npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke56 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential 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-poke56If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the riyanto-poke56 package from your project if it is not essential. You can do this by executing: npm uninstall riyanto-poke56. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke56 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to stay vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke56 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
