Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke61: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165171: Malicious code in riyanto-poke61 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke61 package is part of a series of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke61 stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the security of the affected applications but also pollutes the npm registry with numerous derivative packages, making it difficult for developers to identify legitimate packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to achieve its goals.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke61If 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-poke61 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke61 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and publishing derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke61 is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall riyanto-poke61 and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
