Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke57: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166074: Malicious code in slamet-poke57 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke57 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package, like others in the same campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of slamet-poke57 is to inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke57 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke57If 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-poke57 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke57 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 dependencies to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
slamet-poke57 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall slamet-poke57 immediately and audit your project's dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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