Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke97: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156488: Malicious code in inal-poke97 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke97' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of these packages poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications that depend on them.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke97' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and creates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the security of dependent applications. The malicious payload is embedded in the package, making it a serious threat to developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke97If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'inal-poke97' package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke97' package represents a significant threat within the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republish variants. Developers must take immediate action to remove this package and implement best practices for dependency management to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The inal-poke97 package contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and republish variants to the npm registry, posing a security risk.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall inal-poke97' and review your dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
There are no patches available for the inal-poke97 package as it is inherently malicious. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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