Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke64: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165174: Malicious code in riyanto-poke64 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke64 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke64 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the introduction of further malicious packages into projects that rely on this ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke64If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the riyanto-poke64 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke64 package poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke64 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
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Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities, including dependency confusion and the potential introduction of further malicious packages into your project.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep your packages updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, vulnerabilities can be reported to the package maintainers or through platforms like GitHub where the package is hosted.
