Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke18: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-156984: Malicious code in jeep-poke18 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
jeep-poke18 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 has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with harmful packages. The primary function of jeep-poke18 is to serve as a vehicle for autopublishing scripts that generate derivative packages with randomized names, ultimately aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jeep-poke18 originates from its design to include malicious autopublish scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, autopublish2.js, autopublish3.js). These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke18If 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 jeep-poke18 and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke18 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any compromised packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
jeep-poke18 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall jeep-poke18 using the command npm uninstall jeep-poke18 and check your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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