Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke19: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156985: Malicious code in jeep-poke19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
jeep-poke19 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 jeep-poke19 lies in its ability to modify package metadata and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jeep-poke19 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers but also creates a plethora of random package names, contributing to the clutter in the npm registry. The ramifications of this vulnerability include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these malicious packages, as well as a degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke19If 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-poke19 and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke19 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
jeep-poke19 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall jeep-poke19 immediately using the command npm uninstall jeep-poke19 and audit your project for other potential vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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