Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke70: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158157: Malicious code in lina-poke70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke70 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of rewards through various npm packages. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate its own metadata and publish numerous derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke70 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that employs scripts to modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches or unintended consequences in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke70If 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-poke70 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lina-poke70 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
lina-poke70 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should remove the lina-poke70 package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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