Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke79: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165190: Malicious code in riyanto-poke79 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke79 package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke79 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke79If 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-poke79 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke79 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that modifies package files and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke79 package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies critical files and republishing variants, which can lead to security breaches.
If you have installed riyanto-poke79, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall riyanto-poke79 and audit your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
There is no patch available for riyanto-poke79 as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
