Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke70 Package: npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166202: Malicious code in suharta-poke70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The suharta-poke70 package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as part of a larger campaign related to the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can mislead developers and inflate reputation scores within the npm registry. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the suharta-poke70 package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as they may introduce vulnerabilities into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke70If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the suharta-poke70 package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm uninstall suharta-poke70 to eliminate any potential risks.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke70 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The suharta-poke70 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the suharta-poke70 package, you should remove it immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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