Malicious Code Injection in layla-poke100: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-157992: Malicious code in layla-poke100 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'layla-poke100' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality has been compromised, making it a vector for malicious code that can affect users and developers alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'layla-poke100' stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, thereby polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages, as well as damage to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall layla-poke100If 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 'layla-poke100' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project and remove any affected packages.
Conclusion
The 'layla-poke100' package has been identified as a vector for malicious code, posing significant risks to users and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to update or remove this package and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard your projects against similar vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
layla-poke100 is an npm package that has been compromised and is associated with a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the installation of additional compromised packages, posing security risks to your project.
If you have installed layla-poke100, you should remove it from your project and update your dependencies to ensure you are not using any compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, keep your packages updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for any potential threats.
