Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke47: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156854: Malicious code in iqbal-poke47 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke47 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of iqbal-poke47 poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke47 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke47If 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 iqbal-poke47 and any other packages that are part of the malicious campaign. If you have already installed it, ensure to remove it and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke47 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke47 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall iqbal-poke47 and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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