Malicious Code Vulnerability in suharta-poke66 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-166197: Malicious code in suharta-poke66 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The suharta-poke66 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the suharta-poke66 package originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and projects relying on npm packages. The malicious payload can also lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of project dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke66If 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-poke66 package and any other packages that may have been published as part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes and remove any suspicious packages immediately.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke66 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The suharta-poke66 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the creation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, unauthorized changes to your package dependencies, and potential security risks for your project.
You should uninstall the suharta-poke66 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall suharta-poke66.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
No patches are available for the suharta-poke66 package due to its malicious nature. It is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
