Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke72: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165183: Malicious code in riyanto-poke72 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke72 package is part of a larger set of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. The package's primary functionality is compromised, making it a significant threat to users and developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke72 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with spammy packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke72If 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-poke72 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke72 package represents a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. Developers must take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke72 package is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through spammy package publishing.
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If you have installed the riyanto-poke72 package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall riyanto-poke72.
Yes, using npm packages can pose risks, especially if they are malicious or compromised. It's crucial to regularly audit your dependencies and stay informed about vulnerabilities.
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