Malicious Code in siregar-poke45: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165964: Malicious code in siregar-poke45 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'siregar-poke45' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'siregar-poke45' originates 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 to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to compromised applications, as developers may unknowingly include these malicious packages in their projects, potentially exposing them to security risks and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siregar-poke45If 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-poke45' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'siregar-poke45' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The 'siregar-poke45' package is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that generates and publishes malicious derivative packages.
If your application includes 'siregar-poke45', it may inadvertently use malicious code that compromises security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'siregar-poke45' immediately and check your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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