Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke76: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156466: Malicious code in inal-poke76 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke76' is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate npm's package registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a potential vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke76' stems from its malicious code, which 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 compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader issue of malicious packages flooding the npm registry, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke76If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually check your package-lock.json file for any references to 'inal-poke76' and remove it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can access Vulert's playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke76' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of packages and potentially compromising the security of applications that rely on them.
You can check your package.json and package-lock.json files for any references to 'inal-poke76'.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and avoid installing packages from untrusted sources.
Remove the package immediately and check for any other potentially malicious packages in your dependencies.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
