Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke54: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166555: Malicious code in syahlan-poke54 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'syahlan-poke54' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'syahlan-poke54' originates from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious code is designed to exploit the npm infrastructure, potentially affecting other packages and developers relying on the integrity of the registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke54If 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-poke54' and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall syahlan-poke54.
Conclusion
The 'syahlan-poke54' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
'syahlan-poke54' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project and potentially introducing further security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall syahlan-poke54.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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