Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke101: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166126: Malicious code in suharta-poke101 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
suharta-poke101 is an npm package that appears to be part of a larger campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It is essential for developers to understand the implications of using such packages, as they can lead to significant security risks and pollution of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke101 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and increasing the risk of dependency confusion attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke101If 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 suharta-poke101 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and source of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke101 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure that your applications remain secure.
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FAQ
suharta-poke101 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
Using suharta-poke101 can lead to security risks, including dependency confusion and pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages.
You should uninstall the suharta-poke101 package immediately using 'npm uninstall suharta-poke101' and check your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Yes, consider using well-established packages that provide similar functionality but have a strong reputation and community support.
