Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke69: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158155: Malicious code in lina-poke69 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke69 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through automated publishing scripts. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages, potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke69 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the security of dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke69If 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-poke69 package and monitor your project's dependencies for any malicious activity. Consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to assess if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The lina-poke69 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata and flood the registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
lina-poke69 is an npm package that was part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with malicious packages, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the lina-poke69 package immediately using 'npm uninstall lina-poke69' and check for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit https://vulert.com for more information.
There are no patches available for lina-poke69 as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
