Malicious Code Injection in layla-poke70: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-158058: Malicious code in layla-poke70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
layla-poke70 is an npm package that is part of a broader ecosystem of packages often used in JavaScript development. It is typically utilized for various functionalities within applications. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's package management system by flooding it with derivative packages that can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in layla-poke70 arises from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, which can pollute the npm registry and potentially compromise the integrity of other packages. The malicious code is designed to automate the creation and publication of these packages, making it difficult for developers to track and manage their dependencies effectively.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall layla-poke70If 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-poke70 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall layla-poke70. This will prevent any malicious code from executing within your application until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The layla-poke70 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to npm users. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
layla-poke70 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application's dependencies.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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