Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke24: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-156991: Malicious code in jeep-poke24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
jeep-poke24 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. It is designed to manipulate package metadata and publish derivative packages with the intent of inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised, making it a vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The jeep-poke24 package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to flood the npm registry with derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use this package, as it can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke24If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the jeep-poke24 package from your project by running the command: npm uninstall jeep-poke24. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke24 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
jeep-poke24 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the jeep-poke24 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall jeep-poke24.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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