Malicious Code Injection in siregar-poke41: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165960: Malicious code in siregar-poke41 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
siregar-poke41 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm ecosystem but has been compromised. The vulnerability stems from its involvement in a scheme that floods the npm registry with derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers participating in the campaign.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in siregar-poke41 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages and applications that depend on it. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access and manipulation of software dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siregar-poke41If 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 prevent the installation of the siregar-poke41 package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'ignore-scripts=true'. This will disable any scripts from running during installation.
Conclusion
The siregar-poke41 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
siregar-poke41 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, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and dependency issues.
You should uninstall the siregar-poke41 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall siregar-poke41.
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