Malicious Code Vulnerability in slamet-poke119: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166023: Malicious code in slamet-poke119 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke119 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with tea.xyz. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that alter its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the slamet-poke119 package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke119If 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-poke119 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke119 package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
slamet-poke119 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potential security breaches, and loss of trust in the packages you use, as it modifies package metadata and behavior.
You should uninstall slamet-poke119 immediately using 'npm uninstall slamet-poke119' and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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