Malicious Code Injection in iqbal-poke70: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156880: Malicious code in iqbal-poke70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iqbal-poke70 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 this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iqbal-poke70 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the integrity of the packages, potentially introducing harmful code into applications that depend on them.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iqbal-poke70If 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-poke70 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The iqbal-poke70 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their applications are secure from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
iqbal-poke70 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall iqbal-poke70 immediately using the command 'npm uninstall iqbal-poke70' and audit your project for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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