Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke105: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156378: Malicious code in inal-poke105 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke105' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. The primary functionality of these packages is to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke105' originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of malicious variants in the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages, as they may inadvertently contribute to the pollution of the npm ecosystem and compromise their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke105If 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 'inal-poke105' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke105' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is essential to remove this package and any associated variants from your projects to maintain security. Regular audits and the use of monitoring tools like Vulert can help safeguard against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'inal-poke105' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that modify your project's dependencies, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should immediately remove 'inal-poke105' from your project and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities, ensuring your project remains secure.
