Malicious Code Detected in riyanto-poke75: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165186: Malicious code in riyanto-poke75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package riyanto-poke75 is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. It modifies critical files, such as package.json, to remove private flags and change version numbers, which can lead to significant security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke75 originates from its malicious intent to manipulate the npm registry. It includes autopublish scripts that create numerous derivative packages with random names, effectively polluting the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of control over their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke75If 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-poke75 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke75 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke75 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should immediately remove the package from your project and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
