Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke40: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158124: Malicious code in lina-poke40 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke40 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke40 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications using this package, as well as the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke40If 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 lina-poke40 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lina-poke40 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to protect their applications. Regular monitoring and updates are essential to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
lina-poke40 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall lina-poke40' and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
