Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke51: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166068: Malicious code in slamet-poke51 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke51 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, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke51 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. It 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, potentially exposing their applications to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke51If 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-poke51 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks from malicious packages.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke51 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
slamet-poke51 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate package metadata and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall slamet-poke51 immediately using 'npm uninstall slamet-poke51' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like npm audit to scan your project for vulnerabilities. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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