Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke56: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166073: Malicious code in slamet-poke56 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke56 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised, making it a vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke56 originates from its association with a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke56If 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-poke56 and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke56 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
slamet-poke56 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 inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove slamet-poke56 from your project immediately and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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