Malicious Code Injection in layla-poke95: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-158085: Malicious code in layla-poke95 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The layla-poke95 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in layla-poke95 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This can lead to security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, which can introduce further vulnerabilities into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall layla-poke95If 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 the layla-poke95 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall layla-poke95.
Conclusion
The layla-poke95 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
layla-poke95 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
If you have installed layla-poke95, your application may be at risk of incorporating malicious code that can lead to security breaches.
You should uninstall the layla-poke95 package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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