Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke70: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156460: Malicious code in inal-poke70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke70' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is designed to facilitate the sharing and reuse of code among developers. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke70' stems from its involvement in a malicious scheme orchestrated by the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to security vulnerabilities in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke70If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'inal-poke70' package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package dependencies closely and consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your project. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke70' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is essential for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly check for vulnerabilities. By following the recommended steps to remove the package and utilizing tools like Vulert, developers can safeguard their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The 'inal-poke70' package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
If your application uses the 'inal-poke70' package, it may be at risk of installing compromised versions that can lead to security vulnerabilities and instability.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall inal-poke70' and check your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
