Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke108: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166505: Malicious code in syahlan-poke108 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'syahlan-poke108' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of such packages is to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. However, this specific package has been compromised to include malicious code that alters its own metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'syahlan-poke108' originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package's 'package.json' file. This modification removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised ecosystem where malicious packages can proliferate unchecked.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke108If 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-poke108' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'syahlan-poke108' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and promotes the proliferation of compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
'syahlan-poke108' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may introduce security risks if your project inadvertently uses compromised packages.
You should uninstall 'syahlan-poke108' immediately and check your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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