Malicious Code Injection in shilang-poke109: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165825: Malicious code in shilang-poke109 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
shilang-poke109 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage their packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in shilang-poke109 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 is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to the pollution of the npm registry with derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages, as they may contain further vulnerabilities or malicious code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall shilang-poke109If 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 shilang-poke109 package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The shilang-poke109 package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring.
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FAQ
shilang-poke109 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to publish and manage packages in the npm registry.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names to inflate developer reputation scores, leading to npm registry pollution.
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If you have installed shilang-poke109, it is advisable to update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
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