Malicious Code Injection in shilang-poke15: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165831: Malicious code in shilang-poke15 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
shilang-poke15 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter its configuration and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in shilang-poke15 originates from malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This can lead to security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall shilang-poke15If 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 shilang-poke15 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall shilang-poke15. This will prevent the execution of any malicious scripts associated with the package until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The shilang-poke15 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. Users are urged to update or remove the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance security by providing real-time vulnerability alerts.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that alters package configurations and publishes harmful variants to the npm registry.
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Using the compromised package can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, reputation damage, and further exploitation of your systems.
Regularly updating your dependencies, using tools like Vulert for monitoring, and conducting security audits can help prevent similar vulnerabilities.
If immediate updates are not possible, consider uninstalling the package and monitoring your application for any suspicious activity.
