Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke30: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-158113: Malicious code in lina-poke30 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke30 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of tokens through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke30 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The potential ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive data and the risk of executing harmful code within applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke30If 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 lina-poke30 and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly monitor your package dependencies for any updates or vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lina-poke30 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
lina-poke30 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, but it has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file and potentially lead to unauthorized access or execution of harmful code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall lina-poke30.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to install any software.
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