Malicious Code Vulnerability in suharta-poke49: Exploiting npm for Token Rewards
Summary
MAL-2025-166178: Malicious code in suharta-poke49 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package suharta-poke49 is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke49 originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that modify package.json files to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of the npm ecosystem but also misleads developers and users into trusting potentially harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke49If 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-poke49 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke49 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, you can help protect your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
suharta-poke49 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and potentially affecting users.
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Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall suharta-poke49' and audit your project for any other malicious dependencies.
Currently, there is no specific patched version available for suharta-poke49. The best course of action is to remove the package entirely.
