Malicious Code Injection in shilang-poke88: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165911: Malicious code in shilang-poke88 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
shilang-poke88 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. This package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in shilang-poke88 arises from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a risk of unintentional dependency on compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall shilang-poke88If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the shilang-poke88 package until a fix is confirmed. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project 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-poke88 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. Users are advised to update or remove the package and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
shilang-poke88 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities in the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, which may compromise security and lead to unintended consequences.
If you have installed shilang-poke88, it is recommended to update the package to a patched version or remove it entirely until a fix is available.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. It requires only the package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
