Malicious Code Injection in layla-poke57: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158043: Malicious code in layla-poke57 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'layla-poke57' is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'layla-poke57' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall layla-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 'layla-poke57' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'layla-poke57' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'layla-poke57' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to manipulate npm's package registry.
Using 'layla-poke57' can compromise your application's integrity by introducing malicious code that alters your package configurations and potentially affects other dependencies.
You should uninstall 'layla-poke57' immediately using 'npm uninstall layla-poke57' and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help identify and alert you to vulnerabilities in your npm packages.
