Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke27: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156412: Malicious code in inal-poke27 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke27' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke27' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and creating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke27If 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-poke27' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your project for any unexpected behavior and consider using tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke27' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'inal-poke27' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the publication of compromised packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's security and integrity, potentially allowing unauthorized access or data breaches.
You should immediately uninstall 'inal-poke27' using 'npm uninstall inal-poke27' and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially compromised 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 without requiring access to the code or installation.
No, there is no patch available for 'inal-poke27' as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
