Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke18: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166515: Malicious code in syahlan-poke18 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
syahlan-poke18 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage their packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem by generating derivative packages with random names to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in syahlan-poke18 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of users who unknowingly install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke18If 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-poke18 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks from malicious packages.
Conclusion
The syahlan-poke18 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
syahlan-poke18 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish random packages, leading to potential security risks.
You should remove the package from your project and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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