Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke62: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158148: Malicious code in lina-poke62 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke62 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke62 stems from its inclusion in a broader malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the integrity of the packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, exacerbating the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke62If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the lina-poke62 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall lina-poke62.
Conclusion
The lina-poke62 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious nature. Users are advised to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
lina-poke62 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of harmful derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code, which may lead to security breaches and loss of trust in your dependencies.
You should immediately uninstall the package using the command: npm uninstall lina-poke62 and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application against vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted sources for packages, and consider employing automated tools to monitor for vulnerabilities.
