Malicious Code Injection in layla-poke4: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158024: Malicious code in layla-poke4 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
layla-poke4 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm ecosystem, but it has been compromised to include malicious code. The vulnerability arises from the package's ability to modify its own metadata and publish variants, which can lead to significant issues in the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in layla-poke4 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, ultimately polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall layla-poke4If 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 remove the layla-poke4 package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall layla-poke4'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The layla-poke4 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using npm. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your projects from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
layla-poke4 is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unauthorized variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your project.
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If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it as a temporary measure to prevent potential exploitation.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the official npm advisory or through security monitoring tools like Vulert.
