Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke33: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-156839: Malicious code in iqbal-poke33 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke33 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies its own metadata and publishes derivatives to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke33 stems from its malicious payload that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke33If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using iqbal-poke33 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke33 npm package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any similar vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke33 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The package modifies its own metadata, removes private flags, and publishes numerous derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
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Currently, there is no patched version available for iqbal-poke33. It is recommended to uninstall the package immediately.
You should uninstall iqbal-poke33 and audit your project dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are present.
