Malicious Code Injection in syahmuda-poke17: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166613: Malicious code in syahmuda-poke17 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'syahmuda-poke17' is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has led to the proliferation of numerous derivative packages. These packages are often designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically publishing variants with randomized names, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'syahmuda-poke17' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of applications relying on this package. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader issue of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea protocol token reward scheme.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahmuda-poke17If 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 'syahmuda-poke17' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'syahmuda-poke17' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign and is known for containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
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