Malicious Code Injection in layla-poke66: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158053: Malicious code in layla-poke66 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'layla-poke66' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized by developers to share and manage code libraries. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'layla-poke66' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall layla-poke66If 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 the 'layla-poke66' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to any open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Conclusion
The 'layla-poke66' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
layla-poke66 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall layla-poke66' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file and alert you in real-time for any open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
