Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke15: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166141: Malicious code in suharta-poke15 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
suharta-poke15 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke15 arises from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that floods the npm registry with such malicious packages, potentially harming developers and users by polluting the ecosystem and undermining trust in package integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke15If 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 the suharta-poke15 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always validate the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke15 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised versions. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
suharta-poke15 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your project's package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further risks and undermining the integrity of your dependencies.
You can use Vulert, a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By simply analyzing your package-lock.json, Vulert can identify if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
If you have installed suharta-poke15, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall suharta-poke15' and replace it with a trusted alternative.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and only install packages from trusted sources.
