Malicious Code Injection in shilang-poke38: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165856: Malicious code in shilang-poke38 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
shilang-poke38 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. It is primarily used in the JavaScript ecosystem for various applications but has been compromised to include malicious scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in shilang-poke38 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall shilang-poke38If 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-poke38 and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json 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-poke38 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages while utilizing tools like Vulert to safeguard their applications against future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
shilang-poke38 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with compromised packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your package.json file and can potentially compromise your application's security.
You should uninstall shilang-poke38 immediately using the command 'npm uninstall shilang-poke38' and monitor your project for any other affected packages.
Using tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time, allowing you to take action before they affect your application.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
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