Malicious Code Injection in shilang-poke55: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165875: Malicious code in shilang-poke55 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
shilang-poke55 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages, potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in shilang-poke55 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys malicious code to automatically generate and publish numerous derivative packages. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and creates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall shilang-poke55If 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-poke55 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall shilang-poke55. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The shilang-poke55 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
shilang-poke55 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and floods the npm registry with derivative packages, potentially harming your project's reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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