Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke61: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156870: Malicious code in iqbal-poke61 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke61 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage their packages. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that can manipulate package metadata and flood the registry with unwanted derivatives.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke61 originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke61If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the iqbal-poke61 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke61 package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such risks effectively.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke61 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unwanted derivatives, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall iqbal-poke61' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Currently, there is no specific patch for iqbal-poke61. The recommended action is to uninstall the package and monitor for updates from the package maintainers.
