Malicious Code Injection in siregar-poke48: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165967: Malicious code in siregar-poke48 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The siregar-poke48 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and sharing of code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These malicious packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in siregar-poke48 stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is orchestrated by autopublish scripts that continuously republish variants of the package, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly incorporate these malicious packages into their projects, as well as damage to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siregar-poke48If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the siregar-poke48 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any signs of malicious activity.
Conclusion
The siregar-poke48 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and take immediate action to remove this package from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
Siregar-poke48 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall siregar-poke48.
Regularly monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities and use tools like Vulert to check for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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