Malicious Code Injection in layla-poke74: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158062: Malicious code in layla-poke74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'layla-poke74' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is a popular platform for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish numerous derivative packages, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'layla-poke74' originates from its association with malicious scripts designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall layla-poke74If 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-poke74' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages to identify and remove any suspicious or untrusted packages.
Conclusion
The 'layla-poke74' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and publish harmful derivatives. It is crucial to remove this package and regularly audit your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'layla-poke74' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious due to its involvement in a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit your application through compromised packages.
You should immediately uninstall 'layla-poke74' using the command 'npm uninstall layla-poke74' and audit your project for any other suspicious packages.
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