Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke88: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156479: Malicious code in inal-poke88 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke88' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts. These scripts are designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's primary functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, posing a significant risk to developers and users who may unknowingly install it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke88' originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This manipulation modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names, which leads to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for users who install these packages, as they may inadvertently introduce malicious code into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke88If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, avoid using the 'inal-poke88' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke88' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to remove affected packages. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The 'inal-poke88' package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall inal-poke88' and check for any other potentially affected packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file. This tool provides real-time alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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