Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke44: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157013: Malicious code in jeep-poke44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The jeep-poke44 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The jeep-poke44 package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security vulnerabilities in applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke44If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the jeep-poke44 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using the command 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke44 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and inflates developer reputation scores. Users should take immediate action to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
jeep-poke44 is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata and inflating developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the jeep-poke44 package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall jeep-poke44' and audit your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Regularly update your dependencies and use tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your packages.
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