Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke60 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157630: Malicious code in keyla-poke60 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The keyla-poke60 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of keyla-poke60 is to serve as a component in this ecosystem, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the keyla-poke60 package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names, which leads to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly integrate these compromised packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke60If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the keyla-poke60 package and monitor your project's dependencies for any malicious packages. You can also use tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. Here’s how you can use Vulert: Visit https://vulert.com/scanner and upload your package-lock.json to check for any affected packages.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke60 package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is essential to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
keyla-poke60 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic publication of compromised packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and stability.
You should uninstall the keyla-poke60 package immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke60' and check for any other compromised packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file. Visit Vulert Scanner for more information.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories for the packages you use.
