Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke79 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157650: Malicious code in keyla-poke79 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The keyla-poke79 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the keyla-poke79 package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke79If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The keyla-poke79 package represents a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at polluting the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Staying vigilant and using trusted packages is crucial for maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
keyla-poke79 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to flood the npm registry with compromised packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the keyla-poke79 package immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke79' and review your project's dependencies for any other compromised packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and only install packages from trusted sources.
There is no patch available for keyla-poke79 as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
