Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke32: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158115: Malicious code in lina-poke32 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke32 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the ecosystem but has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns. The package's primary attributes include its ability to integrate with various npm functionalities, but its recent malicious modifications have raised alarms about its integrity and safety.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke32 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke32If 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 lina-poke32 package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall lina-poke32'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative or wait for a patched version.
Conclusion
The lina-poke32 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using npm. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
lina-poke32 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its integrity and security.
You should immediately uninstall the package and monitor your project for any unusual behavior. Consider updating to a patched version if available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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