Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke62: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166082: Malicious code in slamet-poke62 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke62 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with harmful packages. The primary functionality of slamet-poke62 is to serve as a tool for developers, but its malicious nature compromises its integrity and poses significant risks to users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke62 originates from its design as part of a broader malicious strategy to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and creates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data, unauthorized access to systems, and a compromised development environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke62If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using slamet-poke62 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall slamet-poke62.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke62 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your projects from potential risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software dependencies.
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FAQ
slamet-poke62 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of harmful packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your project's package.json file, potentially exposing sensitive data and compromising your development environment.
You should uninstall slamet-poke62 immediately and check for any other malicious packages that may have been installed as part of the same campaign.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup using the Vulert playground.
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