Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke62: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156451: Malicious code in inal-poke62 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The package 'inal-poke62' is part of the npm ecosystem and has been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, which can lead to the proliferation of malicious derivatives. Its primary function is to generate and publish packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke62' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm ecosystem and potential exploitation of unsuspecting users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke62If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using 'inal-poke62' and any packages that may have been derived from it. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke62' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republishes variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
See every vulnerability recorded for inal-poke62 →
FAQ
'inal-poke62' is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'inal-poke62' immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes to your dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
