Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke80: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156471: Malicious code in inal-poke80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke80' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish numerous variants with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke80' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities in the npm ecosystem. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke80If 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-poke80' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The inal-poke80 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and flood the registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The inal-poke80 package contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall inal-poke80' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, the vulnerability can lead to security breaches in applications that unknowingly use the compromised package, as it can introduce unwanted behavior and dependencies.
Currently, there is no patch available for inal-poke80. The best course of action is to uninstall the package and monitor for any updates.
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