Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke42: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158126: Malicious code in lina-poke42 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke42 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. 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 package's functionality is compromised by the presence of malicious scripts that alter its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke42 stems from its inclusion in a series of malicious packages that automatically generate and publish derivative versions with altered metadata. This includes the removal of private flags in package.json, modification of version numbers, and the creation of random package names. The malicious payload not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to 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-poke42If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using lina-poke42 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The lina-poke42 package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies closely to maintain security and integrity in your software development practices.
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FAQ
lina-poke42 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall lina-poke42 and review your project for any other potentially malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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