Malicious Code Injection in jeep-poke49: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157018: Malicious code in jeep-poke49 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
jeep-poke49 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package, like others in the tea.xyz token reward scheme, is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary functionality is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but its malicious nature poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jeep-poke49 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly use malicious packages, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromises.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jeep-poke49If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the jeep-poke49 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Conclusion
The jeep-poke49 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
jeep-poke49 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that manipulates the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove 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 for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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