Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke16: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157581: Malicious code in keyla-poke16 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke16 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various functionalities, but it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns. The malicious version of this package is known for its ability to manipulate package metadata and publish harmful derivatives, which can affect developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke16 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to the installation of harmful packages by unsuspecting users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke16If 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 remove the keyla-poke16 package from your project if it is not essential. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall keyla-poke16. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke16 package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and users within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and employing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
keyla-poke16 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token rewards but has been compromised.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, compromising your project's security and potentially leading to data breaches.
You can use Vulert to monitor your application for vulnerabilities. Simply upload your package-lock.json file to receive real-time alerts about open-source vulnerabilities.
Regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and review package sources before installation to avoid malicious packages.
Immediately uninstall the keyla-poke16 package and update your project dependencies to remove any potential threats.
