Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke18: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166031: Malicious code in slamet-poke18 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke18 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with random names. The presence of such malicious packages poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke18 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that employs scripts to modify package.json files. This manipulation removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include compromised developer reputations, potential security risks for applications using these packages, and a degraded npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke18If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can remove the slamet-poke18 package from your project by executing the following command in your terminal: npm uninstall slamet-poke18. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke18 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package management. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to secure their applications by removing affected packages and monitoring for future threats.
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FAQ
slamet-poke18 is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall slamet-poke18 immediately to mitigate any risks associated with the malicious code.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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