Malicious Code Injection in slamet-poke95: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166118: Malicious code in slamet-poke95 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
slamet-poke95 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign to exploit the npm registry. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of malicious code by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, aims to inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the slamet-poke95 package, which is part of a token reward scheme that floods the npm registry with spam packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and affecting developers relying on npm for legitimate software.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall slamet-poke95If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the slamet-poke95 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit or Vulert to ensure no malicious packages are present.
Conclusion
The slamet-poke95 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
slamet-poke95 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of spam packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and affecting developers who rely on npm for legitimate software.
You should uninstall the slamet-poke95 package immediately using the command npm uninstall slamet-poke95 and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
You can use tools like npm audit or Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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