Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke78 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-157649: Malicious code in keyla-poke78 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The keyla-poke78 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the keyla-poke78 package, which has been identified as containing malicious code. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputation scores. The ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive information and the potential for further malicious activities within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke78If 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-poke78 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: npm audit. This will help you identify and address any potential issues.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke78 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users within the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is key to maintaining a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The keyla-poke78 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package metadata, potentially leading to unauthorized access and pollution of the npm registry.
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You should uninstall the keyla-poke78 package immediately using the command npm uninstall keyla-poke78.
There are no patches for the keyla-poke78 package itself, as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
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