Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke93: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-157666: Malicious code in keyla-poke93 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke93 is an npm package that has been implicated in a malicious campaign related to the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke93 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of other packages, potentially allowing for further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke93If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using keyla-poke93 and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities using tools like npm audit.
Conclusion
The keyla-poke93 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
keyla-poke93 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and exposing your project to further risks.
You should uninstall keyla-poke93 immediately using 'npm uninstall keyla-poke93' and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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