Malicious Code Injection in syahmuda-poke47: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166646: Malicious code in syahmuda-poke47 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package syahmuda-poke47 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to numerous malicious activities. The primary function of such packages is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with the intent of inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The presence of malicious code within this package poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in syahmuda-poke47 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to manipulate package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include compromised package integrity, potential data breaches, and a degraded developer reputation system within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahmuda-poke47If 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 syahmuda-poke47 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
Conclusion
The syahmuda-poke47 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package integrity. It is crucial for developers to remove this package, monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities, and utilize tools like Vulert for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
syahmuda-poke47 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to compromised package integrity, potential data breaches, and pollution of the npm registry, which may affect the reliability of your project's dependencies.
You should remove the syahmuda-poke47 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies. Additionally, consider using Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just package-lock.json.
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