Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke71: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157642: Malicious code in keyla-poke71 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke71 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke71 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications that rely on this package, as well as the degradation of the npm ecosystem due to the proliferation of malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke71If 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 prevent the installation of the malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include keyla-poke71 or any of its derivatives. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke71 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Users must take immediate action to remove 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
keyla-poke71 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and pollutes the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke71' and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
