Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke26: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157592: Malicious code in keyla-poke26 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke26 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke26 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that manipulate the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to a polluted npm registry. The continuous republishing of these variants can mislead developers and users, potentially introducing further security risks and instability in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke26If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the keyla-poke26 package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing:
npm uninstall keyla-poke26
This will help mitigate any immediate risks associated with the malicious code.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke26 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove the package and monitor for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your applications effectively.
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FAQ
keyla-poke26 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and stability.
If you have installed keyla-poke26, it is advisable to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches from the package maintainers.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any installation.
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