Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke50: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156438: Malicious code in inal-poke50 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke50' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to create and publish derivative packages automatically, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke50' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke50If 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-poke50' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke50' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The main threat is the malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with unauthorized packages, which can compromise the integrity of your project.
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If you have installed 'inal-poke50', you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall inal-poke50' and review your project's dependencies for any other malicious packages.
No, there are no patches available for 'inal-poke50' as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and avoid using packages from untrusted sources.
