Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke60: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156869: Malicious code in iqbal-poke60 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke60 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 aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of iqbal-poke60 lies in its ability to modify package metadata and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke60 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that alter the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to a significant risk of reputation inflation and registry pollution. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem, making it difficult for developers to trust the packages they use.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke60If 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 the iqbal-poke60 package and monitor your project's dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke60 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke60 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to trust the integrity of packages and potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the iqbal-poke60 package immediately using 'npm uninstall iqbal-poke60' and review your project's dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
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