Malicious Code Injection in siregar-poke11: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165927: Malicious code in siregar-poke11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
siregar-poke11 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its malicious nature compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in siregar-poke11 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been flooding npm with similar malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siregar-poke11If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the siregar-poke11 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The siregar-poke11 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
siregar-poke11 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and affecting your project's reliability.
You should uninstall the siregar-poke11 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall siregar-poke11.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your 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 requiring any signup.
