Malicious Code Injection in inal-poke98: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156489: Malicious code in inal-poke98 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'inal-poke98' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'inal-poke98' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly install these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inal-poke98If 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-poke98' and any other suspicious packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Always verify the source of packages before installation and consider using a package-lock.json file to maintain control over your dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'inal-poke98' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'inal-poke98' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to manipulate npm's publishing system.
If 'inal-poke98' is installed, it can alter your package.json file and republish malicious variants, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall 'inal-poke98' immediately using 'npm uninstall inal-poke98' and review your project for any other suspicious packages.
Regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and verify the authenticity of packages before installation.
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