Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke98: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166232: Malicious code in suharta-poke98 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package suharta-poke98 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is a popular platform for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish numerous derivative packages, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke98 arises from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then republished to the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages to inflate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry, increased risk of dependency confusion, and exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke98If 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 remove the suharta-poke98 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall suharta-poke98. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke98 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
suharta-poke98 is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code can alter your project's package.json, leading to potential security risks and dependency issues.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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