Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke43: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157012: Malicious code in jeep-poke43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
jeep-poke43 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jeep-poke43 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke43If 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-poke43 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall jeep-poke43. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke43 package is compromised by malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
jeep-poke43 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and affecting the integrity of your application.
If you have installed jeep-poke43, it is recommended to uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, always verify the source of npm packages, keep your dependencies updated, and use tools that monitor for vulnerabilities.
