Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke82 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166215: Malicious code in suharta-poke82 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The suharta-poke82 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant issues in the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the suharta-poke82 package, which contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as they may introduce vulnerabilities or malicious behavior into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke82If 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-poke82 package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative or removing it from your dependencies. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke82 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and ensuring the security of your dependencies.
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FAQ
suharta-poke82 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
Using the suharta-poke82 package can introduce security risks and potentially compromise your project's integrity by allowing malicious code to execute.
You should remove the suharta-poke82 package from your project and check for any unauthorized changes in your package.json and package-lock.json files.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities at the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit, and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
