Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke62: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156871: Malicious code in iqbal-poke62 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke62 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 JavaScript packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with harmful intent.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke62 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages include scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers, allowing for unauthorized access and manipulation. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke62If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using iqbal-poke62 and any packages that may have been published as derivatives of it. Regularly audit your package dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke62 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the registry with harmful derivatives. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke62 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing security risks and instability.
You should uninstall iqbal-poke62 immediately using the command npm uninstall iqbal-poke62 and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help you monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities and provide alerts in real-time.
