Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke83 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-157655: Malicious code in keyla-poke83 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The keyla-poke83 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 developers by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the keyla-poke83 package, which contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts remove private flags from package.json, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants, leading to a polluted npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who inadvertently use these malicious packages, as they may introduce unwanted code into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke83If 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-poke83 package and any packages that may have been derived from it. Regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes, and consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke83 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit npm's package management system. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
keyla-poke83 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit developers by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can introduce malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
You should immediately uninstall the keyla-poke83 package and review your project for any unauthorized changes or dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
