Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke80: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157652: Malicious code in keyla-poke80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke80 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various functionalities. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate its own package metadata and republish itself under different names, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke80 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities and attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke80If 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 remove the keyla-poke80 package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall keyla-poke80'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke80 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised versions. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action to remove the package and monitor for updates to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
keyla-poke80 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
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