Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke14: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166140: Malicious code in suharta-poke14 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package suharta-poke14 is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke14 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who inadvertently use these compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke14If 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 the suharta-poke14 package until a secure version is available. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall suharta-poke14.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke14 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code injection. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such risks effectively.
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FAQ
suharta-poke14 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
Yes, there are multiple packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that may also be affected. It is advisable to review your dependencies regularly.
