Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke43: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166059: Malicious code in slamet-poke43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke43 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various automated scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke43 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages, posing risks to developers and users who may unknowingly install these variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke43If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using slamet-poke43 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any dependencies that may have been inadvertently included.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke43 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 and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
slamet-poke43 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, compromising your project's security and potentially affecting its functionality.
You should uninstall slamet-poke43 immediately using the command npm uninstall slamet-poke43.
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