Malicious Code Vulnerability in layla-poke19: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158001: Malicious code in layla-poke19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
layla-poke19 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to manipulate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses a significant risk to users who may unknowingly install it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in layla-poke19 originates from its design to include malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This behavior can result in developers inadvertently installing compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches or data loss.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall layla-poke19If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using layla-poke19 and any packages that may have been derived from it. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The layla-poke19 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's registry. Users are advised to uninstall the package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
layla-poke19 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may result in security breaches or data loss.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall layla-poke19' and audit your dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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