Malicious Code Injection in keyla-poke94: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157667: Malicious code in keyla-poke94 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
keyla-poke94 is an npm package that has been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm ecosystem, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can harm users and the integrity of the npm registry. The package's primary attributes include its ability to publish and manage derivative packages, but its vulnerability exposes users to significant risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in keyla-poke94 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall keyla-poke94If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the keyla-poke94 package until a secure version is released. Additionally, users can monitor their package-lock.json file using Vulert, which alerts in real-time for open-source 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-poke94 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to npm users. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
keyla-poke94 is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code, affecting its functionality and security.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that pollute the npm registry and potentially compromise your application's security.
You should update the package to a patched version or uninstall it entirely to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
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