Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke105: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166502: Malicious code in syahlan-poke105 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'syahlan-poke105' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages, often with random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'syahlan-poke105' originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, inflated reputation scores, and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke105If 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 'syahlan-poke105' package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall syahlan-poke105'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The 'syahlan-poke105' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project dependencies and can lead to security vulnerabilities. It is crucial to update or remove this package to safeguard your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The impact includes potential exposure to malicious code that can alter your project's dependencies and compromise security.
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