Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke105: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166008: Malicious code in slamet-poke105 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke105 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. It is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards, making it a target for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke105 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke105If 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 slamet-poke105 and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to identify and remove any potentially harmful packages.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke105 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
slamet-poke105 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall slamet-poke105 using 'npm uninstall slamet-poke105' and audit your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
There are no patches available for slamet-poke105 as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
