Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke46: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157015: Malicious code in jeep-poke46 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package jeep-poke46 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with random names. The malicious behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jeep-poke46 originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise the security of applications relying on these packages. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of project dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke46If 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-poke46 package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz campaign. Monitor your package.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke46 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. Users are advised to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
jeep-poke46 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's dependencies and security.
You should uninstall the jeep-poke46 package immediately using the command npm uninstall jeep-poke46.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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