Malicious Code Injection in shilang-poke76: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165898: Malicious code in shilang-poke76 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
shilang-poke76 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious code that alters its functionality and impacts the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in shilang-poke76 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall shilang-poke76If 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-poke76 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Instead, look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The shilang-poke76 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to npm users. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
shilang-poke76 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall shilang-poke76 and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the risks associated with shilang-poke76.
