Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke13: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166510: Malicious code in syahlan-poke13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
syahlan-poke13 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, posing significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in syahlan-poke13 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also undermines the trustworthiness of the ecosystem, potentially exposing users to further security risks and dependency issues.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke13If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using syahlan-poke13 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The syahlan-poke13 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. Users are urged to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
syahlan-poke13 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your project to further security risks and dependency issues.
You should immediately remove the syahlan-poke13 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
