Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke29: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-157595: Malicious code in keyla-poke29 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke29 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts that manipulate package metadata and continuously republish variants to pollute the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke29 originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package includes malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on these packages. The continuous republishing of variants can also clutter the npm ecosystem, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke29If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the keyla-poke29 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke29 npm package has been identified as a malicious entity that can compromise the security of applications relying on it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your application remains secure.
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FAQ
keyla-poke29 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating 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 integrity.
You should uninstall the keyla-poke29 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall keyla-poke29.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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