Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke74: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157645: Malicious code in keyla-poke74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'keyla-poke74' is part of a series of npm packages that have been identified as part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'keyla-poke74' originates from its involvement in a scheme that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This malicious payload allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages. The presence of such packages can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke74If 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 'keyla-poke74' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'keyla-poke74' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their applications are secure from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
keyla-poke74 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate 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 package immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke74' and review your project for any other potentially malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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