Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke84: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156475: Malicious code in inal-poke84 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke84' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to reward developers with tokens by inflating their reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It is characterized by its ability to create numerous variants of itself, which can clutter the npm registry and potentially introduce malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke84' stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the compromise of other packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke84If 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-poke84' package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package.json and package-lock.json files for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke84' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages. Regular monitoring and updates can help mitigate these risks.
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FAQ
The 'inal-poke84' package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to security risks and cluttering the npm registry.
You should uninstall the 'inal-poke84' package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall inal-poke84' and review your project for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, this vulnerability is part of a broader issue affecting multiple packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It's advisable to review your dependencies regularly.
