Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke35: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-158118: Malicious code in lina-poke35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke35 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has led to the proliferation of numerous derivative packages designed to manipulate developer reputation scores. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to alter critical files and republish itself under various names, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke35 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the affected packages but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these malicious variants, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke35If 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 lina-poke35 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lina-poke35 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing itself under various names. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
lina-poke35 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall lina-poke35 and audit your project for any other vulnerable dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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