Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke66: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158152: Malicious code in lina-poke66 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke66 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and the security of developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke66 originates from its involvement in a campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may lead to further security risks and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke66If 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-poke66 package and any packages that may have been derived from it. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lina-poke66 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and to regularly audit their dependencies to maintain security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
lina-poke66 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the lina-poke66 package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall lina-poke66' and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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