Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke70: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166573: Malicious code in syahlan-poke70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The syahlan-poke70 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package is characterized by its ability to modify its own metadata and republish itself under various names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the syahlan-poke70 package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the integrity of the package management system. The malicious payload alters the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to security risks and confusion among developers using the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke70If 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 the syahlan-poke70 package and any other packages that may be part of the malicious campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions that may indicate the presence of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The syahlan-poke70 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying and republishing itself within the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
syahlan-poke70 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the syahlan-poke70 package immediately and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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