Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke63: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166194: Malicious code in suharta-poke63 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package suharta-poke63 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. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke63 originates from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke63If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the suharta-poke63 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke63 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and republish variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and stay vigilant about their dependencies to maintain the integrity and security of their projects.
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FAQ
suharta-poke63 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 the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and potentially affecting users.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall suharta-poke63' and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep them updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json.
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