Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke10: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156976: Malicious code in jeep-poke10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package jeep-poke10 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, jeep-poke10 has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing system, leading to potential security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jeep-poke10 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to confusion and security risks for developers relying on npm for package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke10If 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 remove the jeep-poke10 package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall jeep-poke10. This will help mitigate the risk until a patched version is available.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke10 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection vulnerability. Developers should take immediate action to remove the package and monitor for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
jeep-poke10 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise the integrity of your application and its dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor vulnerabilities, and review package sources before installation.
