Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke25 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157591: Malicious code in keyla-poke25 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The keyla-poke25 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to inflate developer reputation scores through the generation of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the keyla-poke25 package originates from its involvement in a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke25If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the affected package. It is advisable to monitor your dependencies closely and avoid using unverified packages.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke25 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. Users are strongly advised to uninstall this package and remain vigilant about their dependencies. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
keyla-poke25 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with compromised packages.
If your application uses the keyla-poke25 package, it may be at risk of being compromised due to the malicious scripts that modify package configurations and publish unauthorized variants.
You should immediately uninstall the keyla-poke25 package using the command npm uninstall keyla-poke25 and review your project's dependencies for any other potential vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
As of now, there is no patched version available for keyla-poke25. It is recommended to remove the package and avoid using any unverified packages.
