Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke10: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157569: Malicious code in keyla-poke10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke10 is a package within the npm ecosystem that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of rewards through token-based incentives. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke10 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages include scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk to users who may unknowingly install compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke10If 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 avoid using keyla-poke10 and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke10 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. Immediate action is required to remove the package and safeguard your project. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
keyla-poke10 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your project's package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke10' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that provide similar functionality but have a good reputation and are free from known vulnerabilities.
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