Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke63: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156872: Malicious code in iqbal-poke63 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke63 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 by flooding the registry with derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses significant risks to users who may unknowingly incorporate it into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke63 stems from its inclusion in a broader scheme that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, exposing their applications to potential security risks and instability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke63If 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 iqbal-poke63 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke63 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke63 is an npm package linked to a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
Incorporating iqbal-poke63 can lead to security risks, as it modifies package files and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants.
You should remove iqbal-poke63 from your project and check for any other affected packages. Use 'npm uninstall iqbal-poke63' to remove it.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. It analyzes your package-lock.json file without requiring code access.
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