Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke54: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158139: Malicious code in lina-poke54 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lina-poke54 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages, thereby compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke54 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign utilizes malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting developers' reputations and the reliability of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke54If 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-poke54 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly include it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lina-poke54 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
lina-poke54 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project and potentially damaging your reputation as a developer.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall lina-poke54' and monitor your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
