Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke75: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166578: Malicious code in syahlan-poke75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'syahlan-poke75' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards in the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'syahlan-poke75' originates from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to reputation damage for legitimate developers. The malicious payload is part of a broader trend of automated scripts that compromise the integrity of open-source packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke75If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'syahlan-poke75' package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The 'syahlan-poke75' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata and floods the registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'syahlan-poke75' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially damaging your project's reputation and introducing security risks.
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Uninstall the package immediately and audit your project dependencies to ensure no other malicious packages are present.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help you monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
