Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke35: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166163: Malicious code in suharta-poke35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The suharta-poke35 package is part of a series of malicious npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of suharta-poke35 is to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke35 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies package.json files to remove private flags and change version numbers. This allows the package to continuously republish variants with random names, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of projects that depend on this package, potentially causing widespread issues in software development.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke35If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can prevent the installation of the suharta-poke35 package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. If you suspect that your project may have been affected, consider using the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke35 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious nature and ability to manipulate package dependencies. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their projects, and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their applications are secure from such vulnerabilities.
See every vulnerability recorded for suharta-poke35 →
FAQ
suharta-poke35 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project's dependencies, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall suharta-poke35' and review your project dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Regularly audit your project dependencies using 'npm audit', keep your packages updated, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for open-source vulnerabilities.
