Malicious Code Injection in riyanto-poke92 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-165205: Malicious code in riyanto-poke92 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The riyanto-poke92 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the riyanto-poke92 package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs such tactics to manipulate the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall riyanto-poke92If 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 remove the riyanto-poke92 package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall riyanto-poke92'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a more permanent solution.
Conclusion
The riyanto-poke92 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
The riyanto-poke92 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
If you have installed the riyanto-poke92 package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
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