Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke67 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157637: Malicious code in keyla-poke67 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The keyla-poke67 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its malicious nature poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the keyla-poke67 package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of applications relying on this package, potentially introducing malicious code into their environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke67If 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 the keyla-poke67 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke67 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. Users are advised to uninstall the package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The keyla-poke67 package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the keyla-poke67 package immediately using the command npm uninstall keyla-poke67.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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