Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke64: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158150: Malicious code in lina-poke64 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke64 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate interactions within the npm ecosystem, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts. These scripts are intended to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke64 arises from the inclusion of malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages, which can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke64If 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 remove the lina-poke64 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall lina-poke64. This will prevent any potential malicious activity associated with the package until a fix is implemented.
Conclusion
The lina-poke64 package has been compromised with malicious code that poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
lina-poke64 is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file and publish unauthorized packages, potentially harming your project's reputation and security.
You can use Vulert, which monitors open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By analyzing your package-lock.json, Vulert can alert you to any vulnerabilities, including those from lina-poke64.
Regularly updating your dependencies and using tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
If you have installed lina-poke64, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
