Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke115: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166019: Malicious code in slamet-poke115 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke115 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry and is intended for developers looking to enhance their reputation scores through token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke115 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random Indonesian-themed package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke115If 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 slamet-poke115 from your project dependencies by executing the command: 'npm uninstall slamet-poke115'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess the situation.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke115 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
slamet-poke115 is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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