Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke17 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156821: Malicious code in iqbal-poke17 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The iqbal-poke17 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to developers relying on this package for their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the iqbal-poke17 package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the software supply chain. Developers using this package may unknowingly expose their applications to further security risks and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke17If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities promptly.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke17 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke17 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of potentially harmful code, compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and consider using alternative packages. Run 'npm uninstall iqbal-poke17' to remove it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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