Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke24: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166038: Malicious code in slamet-poke24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke24 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate interactions within the npm ecosystem, but it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry. The package is known for generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke24 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers by potentially introducing malicious code into their projects. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to significant security risks and undermine 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-poke24If 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-poke24 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke24 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
slamet-poke24 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall slamet-poke24 immediately using the command npm uninstall slamet-poke24 and audit your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. It requires only the package-lock.json file for analysis.
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