Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke39: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166054: Malicious code in slamet-poke39 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke39 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage their packages. However, slamet-poke39 has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke39 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. The ramifications include potential abuse of the npm ecosystem, pollution of the registry, and risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke39If 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 temporarily avoid using slamet-poke39 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign until the issue is resolved. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any updates or patches.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke39 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry. Immediate action is required to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
slamet-poke39 is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and flood the npm registry with unwanted packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall slamet-poke39 immediately using the command 'npm uninstall slamet-poke39' and check your package-lock.json for any lingering references.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities at the Vulert playground without any signup.
It is advisable to keep an eye on updates for slamet-poke39. If a patched version is released, updating to that version will be necessary to resolve the vulnerability.
