Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke103: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166006: Malicious code in slamet-poke103 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke103 is an npm package that appears to be part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. It is designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. This package is part of a broader scheme that exploits the npm ecosystem, potentially affecting developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke103 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload can affect developers by inflating reputation scores through deceptive practices, ultimately undermining trust in the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke103If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The slamet-poke103 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages to maintain the integrity of their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
slamet-poke103 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that modifies package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, compromising the integrity of your project's dependencies and potentially introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall slamet-poke103 immediately using 'npm uninstall slamet-poke103' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Currently, there is no patched version available. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
