Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke75 Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157646: Malicious code in keyla-poke75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The keyla-poke75 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. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing significant risks to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the keyla-poke75 package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants to pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke75If 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-poke75 package altogether until a patched version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke75 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take necessary precautions to protect their applications.
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FAQ
The keyla-poke75 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities in your application.
If you have installed the keyla-poke75 package, it is recommended to update it to the latest version or remove it from your project until a safe version is available.
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Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the vulnerability report and the package's repository on npm.
