Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke37 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-166165: Malicious code in suharta-poke37 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The suharta-poke37 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to numerous malicious packages flooding the npm registry. These packages typically contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the suharta-poke37 package 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 automatic publication of derivative packages. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke37If 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-poke37 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke37 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The suharta-poke37 package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the automatic publication of compromised packages.
You should uninstall the suharta-poke37 package immediately using 'npm uninstall suharta-poke37' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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