Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke46: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156853: Malicious code in iqbal-poke46 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke46 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with harmful packages. The primary function of these packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke46 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to create and publish derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, ultimately leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem, affecting developers and users relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke46If 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 the iqbal-poke46 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke46 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke46 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores in the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and exposing it to further security risks.
You should uninstall the iqbal-poke46 package immediately using 'npm uninstall iqbal-poke46' and audit your project for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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