Malicious Code Injection in syahmuda-poke38 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166636: Malicious code in syahmuda-poke38 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The syahmuda-poke38 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the syahmuda-poke38 package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is executed through autopublish scripts that continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes developers to publish numerous packages, often at the expense of security and integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahmuda-poke38If 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 syahmuda-poke38 package until a patched version is released. Additionally, consider using npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project and remove any affected packages.
Conclusion
The syahmuda-poke38 package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and applications. It is essential to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure your projects.
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FAQ
syahmuda-poke38 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially causing conflicts and security issues in your application.
You should update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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