Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke90: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165203: Malicious code in riyanto-poke90 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke90 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 of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in riyanto-poke90 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to pollute the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to identify legitimate packages. The malicious code can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information or the introduction of further vulnerabilities into dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke90If 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-poke90 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke90 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Riyanto-poke90 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall riyanto-poke90.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to your code.
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