Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke83: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166105: Malicious code in slamet-poke83 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke83 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, often at the expense of security and integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in slamet-poke83 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can affect developers by inflating their reputation scores based on these fraudulent packages, which can lead to trust issues within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke83If 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-poke83 and monitor your package dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke83 package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the registry with fraudulent packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
slamet-poke83 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of fraudulent packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with malicious packages, potentially compromising the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall slamet-poke83 immediately using the command: npm uninstall slamet-poke83.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
