Malicious Code Injection in siregar-poke30: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165948: Malicious code in siregar-poke30 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
siregar-poke30 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It utilizes scripts that modify package metadata and republish variants to inflate its presence in the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in siregar-poke30 stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siregar-poke30If 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 the siregar-poke30 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The siregar-poke30 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the registry with compromised versions. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
siregar-poke30 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall siregar-poke30.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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