Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke13 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157578: Malicious code in keyla-poke13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The keyla-poke13 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks for projects that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the keyla-poke13 package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants. This behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and lead to potential exploitation of dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke13If 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 the keyla-poke13 package and any other packages that are part of the malicious campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke13 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive can help safeguard your applications against such threats.
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FAQ
keyla-poke13 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the keyla-poke13 package immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially harmful packages.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to their latest versions to minimize risks.
Vulert is a tool that monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can use the Vulert playground to check for vulnerabilities without needing to install any software.
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