Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke47: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157615: Malicious code in keyla-poke47 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke47 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke47 stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to compromised developer accounts, loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke47If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the keyla-poke47 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always review the packages you intend to use and check their reputation in the community.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke47 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, regularly update their packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Taking proactive measures can help safeguard your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
keyla-poke47 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke47' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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