Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke6: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165169: Malicious code in riyanto-poke6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke6 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 aims to exploit npm's publishing system, leading to potential security risks for developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke6 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The ramifications include inflated developer reputation scores and potential security risks for 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-poke6If 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-poke6 package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. Here’s how to check your application:
- Visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
- Upload your package-lock.json file.
- Review the results for any vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke6 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize monitoring tools to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke6 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and its dependencies.
You should remove the riyanto-poke6 package from your project immediately and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and avoid using unverified packages.
