Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke13: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156817: Malicious code in iqbal-poke13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke13 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke13 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that generates and publishes numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers, which can lead to unauthorized access and misuse of the package. This vulnerability can significantly affect developers relying on the npm ecosystem, as it can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages and compromise the integrity of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke13If 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 iqbal-poke13 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. You can also use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke13 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke13 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of untrustworthy packages into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the iqbal-poke13 package immediately using 'npm uninstall iqbal-poke13' and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project. Additionally, consider using Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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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