Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke83: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166587: Malicious code in syahlan-poke83 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
syahlan-poke83 is a package within the npm ecosystem, which is commonly used for JavaScript development. It is part of a broader campaign that exploits npm's package management system to inflate developer reputation scores through the generation of numerous derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by publishing malicious variants that can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in syahlan-poke83 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly install these compromised packages. The ramifications include loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, potential data breaches, and the risk of executing malicious code in applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke83If 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-poke83 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit or Vulert to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The syahlan-poke83 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Regular audits and monitoring can help maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
syahlan-poke83 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your application's dependencies, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed syahlan-poke83, you should uninstall it immediately and check your package-lock.json file for any references to this package.
You can use tools like npm audit or Vulert to monitor your npm packages for vulnerabilities. Vulert allows you to check your application for vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json.
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