Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke71: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156461: Malicious code in inal-poke71 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke71' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts. These scripts are designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke71' originates from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke71If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the 'inal-poke71' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The inal-poke71 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any dependencies that may be affected. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The inal-poke71 package contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages.
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If you have installed the inal-poke71 package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall inal-poke71' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Using the inal-poke71 package can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
