Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke66: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156455: Malicious code in inal-poke66 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke66' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package, like others in its category, aims to inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices, which can lead to a polluted npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke66' 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 is part of a broader scheme to flood the npm registry with variants of the package, thereby compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of affected systems, as well as reputational damage to developers associated with these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke66If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'inal-poke66' package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to package.json. You can also use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke66' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert for real-time vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
The inal-poke66 package contains malicious code that modifies package.json and floods the npm registry with unauthorized variants.
You can use tools like npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall inal-poke66' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, Vulert provides real-time monitoring for open-source vulnerabilities using just package-lock.json. You can check your application using the Vulert playground.
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