Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke7: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156459: Malicious code in inal-poke7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke7' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke7' originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers who rely on the integrity of packages. The malicious payload can also lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of projects that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke7If 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-poke7' and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke7' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that compromises the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The inal-poke7 package contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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If you have installed inal-poke7, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall inal-poke7.
Yes, consider looking for alternative packages that provide similar functionality but do not have known vulnerabilities.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit, and stay informed about vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
