Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke86: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156477: Malicious code in inal-poke86 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke86' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke86' originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the security of the affected package but also affects the overall npm ecosystem by inflating developer reputation scores fraudulently.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke86If 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-poke86' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke86' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package configurations and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
The 'inal-poke86' package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
This vulnerability can compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious code that alters package configurations and can lead to further exploitation.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall inal-poke86' and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
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 at Vulert Scanner.
No, there is no patch available for 'inal-poke86' as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
