Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke110: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166014: Malicious code in slamet-poke110 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke110 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm ecosystem, enabling developers to publish and manage their packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can harm the integrity of the npm registry and the reputation of developers.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke110 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, particularly Indonesian-themed, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm platform.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke110If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using slamet-poke110 and monitor your package-lock.json for any dependencies that may introduce this vulnerability. You can also use Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code or installation. Check your application against this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke110 package poses a significant risk 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 from their projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their applications against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
slamet-poke110 is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of harmful packages, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall slamet-poke110 immediately using 'npm uninstall slamet-poke110' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated with the latest security advisories for npm packages.
