Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke19: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166032: Malicious code in slamet-poke19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke19 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of rewards through the npm ecosystem. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized variants, which can compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke19 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may lead 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-poke19If 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-poke19 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke19 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised variants. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
slamet-poke19 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign that floods the npm registry with compromised packages.
The malicious code modifies package metadata, potentially leading to the use of compromised packages and security vulnerabilities in your project.
You should uninstall slamet-poke19 immediately using 'npm uninstall slamet-poke19' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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