Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke55: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166072: Malicious code in slamet-poke55 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke55 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry. It is designed to facilitate token rewards for the tea.xyz protocol by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also poses significant risks to users who may unknowingly install compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke55 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to developers inadvertently installing malicious packages, compromising their applications and systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke55If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using slamet-poke55 and any packages that may depend on it. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke55 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and regularly audit your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
slamet-poke55 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall slamet-poke55 and audit your project for other potential vulnerabilities.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and utilize tools like npm audit to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check for vulnerabilities in real-time without any installation.
