Malicious Code Injection in lala-poke3: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-157953: Malicious code in lala-poke3 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'lala-poke3' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has led to the proliferation of numerous packages that often contain harmful scripts. These scripts are designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'lala-poke3' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to flood the npm ecosystem with low-quality, potentially harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lala-poke3If 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 'lala-poke3' and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any instances of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The 'lala-poke3' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful derivatives. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'lala-poke3' is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove 'lala-poke3' from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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