Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke74 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-165185: Malicious code in riyanto-poke74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke74 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on the integrity of npm packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the riyanto-poke74 package originates 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 behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also misleads developers and users about the authenticity and safety of the packages they are using.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke74If 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-poke74 package and any other packages that may be associated with the malicious campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke74 package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and users. It is crucial to take immediate action by removing this package and monitoring your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke74 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 the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the riyanto-poke74 package immediately using the command npm uninstall riyanto-poke74.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
