Malicious Code Injection in siregar-poke63: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-165984: Malicious code in siregar-poke63 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'siregar-poke63' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a target for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'siregar-poke63' stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siregar-poke63If 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-poke63' package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'siregar-poke63' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
'siregar-poke63' is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your package.json file and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall siregar-poke63' and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and employ tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
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