Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke28: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157594: Malicious code in keyla-poke28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke28 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, creating numerous derivative packages with randomized names to inflate developer reputation scores. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke28 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs scripts to modify the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the npm ecosystem. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages, as they may contain harmful code or lead to further exploitation of the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke28If 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-poke28 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages and remove any that are suspicious or unverified.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke28 package is compromised by malicious code that poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
keyla-poke28 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by creating numerous derivative packages.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, leading to the installation of untrustworthy packages and potential security vulnerabilities in your project.
You should uninstall keyla-poke28 immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke28' and audit your project for any other suspicious 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.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted sources for packages, and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
