Malicious Code Injection in lala-poke57: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157982: Malicious code in lala-poke57 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'lala-poke57' is part of a series of malicious npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The functionality of these packages is compromised, making them a significant threat to users who may unknowingly install them.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'lala-poke57' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and affecting developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lala-poke57If 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 'lala-poke57' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The 'lala-poke57' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package publishing. Users are advised to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
'lala-poke57' is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that alters your project's dependencies and potentially compromises its security.
You should immediately remove 'lala-poke57' from your project and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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