Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke80: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166102: Malicious code in slamet-poke80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke80 is an npm package that appears to be part of a larger scheme involving the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke80 arises from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the security of the affected projects but also affects the overall reliability of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke80If 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-poke80 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke80 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. Developers are urged to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
slamet-poke80 is an npm package involved in a malicious scheme to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and potentially affecting its functionality.
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You should uninstall slamet-poke80 immediately using 'npm uninstall slamet-poke80' and audit your project for any other affected packages.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
