Malicious Code Injection in syahlan-poke95: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166600: Malicious code in syahlan-poke95 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'syahlan-poke95' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized by developers to share and manage code libraries. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only disrupts the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'syahlan-poke95' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to security risks for developers who rely on these packages. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of applications that use this package, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahlan-poke95If 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-poke95' package and replace it with a reputable alternative. Always verify the integrity and source of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The 'syahlan-poke95' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package configurations. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and ensure their projects are secure. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and preventing future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The main risk is that it contains malicious code that can compromise the integrity of your application by modifying package configurations and republishing variants.
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You should uninstall the package immediately and review your project for any potential security issues that may have arisen from its use.
No, there are no patches available for this package as it is inherently malicious. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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