Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke102: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166005: Malicious code in slamet-poke102 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke102 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of slamet-poke102 lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke102 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that manipulate the package.json file. This manipulation removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages, as they may contain harmful code that compromises their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke102If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using slamet-poke102 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke102 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code injection capabilities. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
slamet-poke102 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should remove slamet-poke102 from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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