Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke62: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165172: Malicious code in riyanto-poke62 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke62 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others in the npm registry, 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 manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages with random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke62 stems from its association with a malicious campaign 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 poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke62If 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-poke62 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to package.json and other critical files.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke62 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke62 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project's dependencies, potentially introducing security risks and instability.
You should uninstall the riyanto-poke62 package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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