Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke86: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-157658: Malicious code in keyla-poke86 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke86 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign involving the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages. Its primary functionality revolves around providing developers with tools or libraries, but it has been compromised to serve malicious purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke86 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke86If 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 keyla-poke86 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke86 package has been compromised as part of a malicious campaign that affects the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take immediate action to remove the package, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for any potential threats in their projects.
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FAQ
keyla-poke86 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
The malicious code can lead to the publication of compromised packages, which may introduce security vulnerabilities into your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke86' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or install anything.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without any signup.
