Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke117: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166021: Malicious code in slamet-poke117 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke117 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. It is designed to manipulate package metadata and publish numerous derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package, like others in the campaign, employs scripts that automate the generation and publication of these malicious packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke117 stems 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, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes developers to publish numerous packages, often at the expense of security and reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke117If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using slamet-poke117 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke117 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
slamet-poke117 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall slamet-poke117 immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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