Malicious Code Injection in shilang-poke27: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165844: Malicious code in shilang-poke27 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
shilang-poke27 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in shilang-poke27 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The malicious code embedded within the package 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, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by compromising their projects and reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall shilang-poke27If 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 shilang-poke27 and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to package.json and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The shilang-poke27 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your dependencies.
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FAQ
shilang-poke27 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and reputation.
You should remove the package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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