Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke10: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166496: Malicious code in syahlan-poke10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
syahlan-poke10 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the registry with derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to automatically modify and republish itself under various names, compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in syahlan-poke10 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that manipulate the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke10If 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 syahlan-poke10 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The syahlan-poke10 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying and republishing itself, which can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
syahlan-poke10 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with compromised packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should uninstall syahlan-poke10 immediately using the command npm uninstall syahlan-poke10 and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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