Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke27: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166041: Malicious code in slamet-poke27 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke27 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the registry with derivative packages. The package's functionality is compromised by the presence of autopublish scripts that automate the generation and publication of these malicious packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke27 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise other packages and applications relying on npm for dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke27If 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 prevent the installation of slamet-poke27 by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke27 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that modifies package.json and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
slamet-poke27 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising other packages and applications that rely on npm for dependencies.
You should uninstall slamet-poke27 immediately using 'npm uninstall slamet-poke27' and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
Currently, there is no patched version available. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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