Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke40: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156847: Malicious code in iqbal-poke40 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke40 is a package within the npm ecosystem, often used for various development purposes. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke40 arises from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk of unintentional dependency on compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke40If 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 iqbal-poke40 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke40 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating npm registry data. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke40 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall iqbal-poke40 and audit your project for any other malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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