Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke69: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165179: Malicious code in riyanto-poke69 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package riyanto-poke69 is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, creating numerous derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards, but it poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke69 originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the security and reliability of other packages and applications that depend on npm.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke69If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the riyanto-poke69 package and monitor their dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke69 package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Users are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke69 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that manipulates the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the security of your application and its dependencies.
You should remove the riyanto-poke69 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the npm ecosystem.
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