Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke11: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156977: Malicious code in jeep-poke11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
jeep-poke11 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting developers through the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jeep-poke11 originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages. The malicious payload can allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and disrupt the functionality of dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke11If 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 the jeep-poke11 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always review the dependencies in your project and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke11 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repackages itself, leading to potential security breaches. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
jeep-poke11 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and disrupt the functionality of applications that depend on the compromised package.
You should uninstall jeep-poke11 immediately using 'npm uninstall jeep-poke11' and review your project's dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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