Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke8 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156470: Malicious code in inal-poke8 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inal-poke8 package 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 publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the inal-poke8 package stems from its malicious payload, 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 affecting other packages and developers. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting users involved in token reward schemes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke8If 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 the inal-poke8 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The inal-poke8 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The inal-poke8 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks.
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You should uninstall the inal-poke8 package immediately by running 'npm uninstall inal-poke8' in your terminal and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your npm packages for vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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