Malicious Code Injection in siregar-poke62: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165983: Malicious code in siregar-poke62 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
siregar-poke62 is an npm package that is part of a broader token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package, like many others in the campaign, is designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can harm the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in siregar-poke62 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to potential 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-poke62If 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-poke62 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall siregar-poke62.
Conclusion
The siregar-poke62 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their applications for any potential security issues. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software by providing real-time vulnerability alerts.
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FAQ
siregar-poke62 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the siregar-poke62 package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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