Malicious Code Injection in layla-poke26: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158009: Malicious code in layla-poke26 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package layla-poke26 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is suspected to be involved in a token reward campaign that has led to the proliferation of malicious packages. Its functionality is compromised, as it is designed to manipulate package metadata and publish derivative packages, thereby affecting the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in layla-poke26 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the automatic generation and republishing of derivative packages, which can clutter the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers relying on 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-poke26If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using layla-poke26 by removing it from your dependencies. You can do this by running the command: npm uninstall layla-poke26. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The layla-poke26 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to mitigate risks by removing affected packages and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
layla-poke26 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, involved in the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing further security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior or additional vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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