Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke10 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-166002: Malicious code in slamet-poke10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The slamet-poke10 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The package's functionality is compromised by the presence of scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized derivatives, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke10 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 clutter the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem, potentially leading to security breaches and misuse of developer resources.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke10If 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 remove the slamet-poke10 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall slamet-poke10. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke10 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to protect their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
slamet-poke10 is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata and inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your project's dependencies, potentially allowing malicious code to execute and compromising your application's security.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
If you cannot update the package right away, consider uninstalling it to mitigate risks until a secure version is available.
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