Malicious Code Injection in syahmuda-poke6 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166651: Malicious code in syahmuda-poke6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The syahmuda-poke6 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 mechanisms, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the syahmuda-poke6 package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts designed to modify the package.json file, removing private flags and changing version numbers. The malicious payload generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising developer reputation scores.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall syahmuda-poke6If 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-poke6 package and any other packages that may be part of the malicious campaign. Monitor your project's dependencies and remove any suspicious packages immediately.
Conclusion
The syahmuda-poke6 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The syahmuda-poke6 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to flood the npm registry with harmful code.
You can use Vulert, a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By analyzing your package-lock.json file, Vulert can help you determine if your project is affected.
Using the syahmuda-poke6 package can lead to the exposure of your project to malicious code, which may compromise your application's integrity and security.
No, there is no patch available for the syahmuda-poke6 package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor vulnerabilities, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
