Malicious Code Injection in siregar-poke21: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165938: Malicious code in siregar-poke21 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
siregar-poke21 is an npm package that has been implicated in a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is part of a broader initiative that aims to exploit the npm ecosystem by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts, which can lead to significant security risks for users and developers alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in siregar-poke21 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This not only pollutes the registry but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siregar-poke21If 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-poke21 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The siregar-poke21 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious nature. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and take proactive measures to secure their applications by removing vulnerable packages and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
siregar-poke21 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to dependency confusion, where your application may inadvertently rely on malicious packages, potentially compromising security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall siregar-poke21' and audit your dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
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