Malicious Code Injection in lina-poke72: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158159: Malicious code in lina-poke72 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lina-poke72 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with random names. The malicious nature of this package poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lina-poke72 originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The package contains scripts that modify package.json files to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The malicious payload can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data or the introduction of further vulnerabilities into dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lina-poke72If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the lina-poke72 package and monitor your project's dependencies for any malicious packages. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The lina-poke72 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
lina-poke72 is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code, potentially compromising your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall lina-poke72' and check for other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
