Malicious Code Injection in nabila-poke105: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-161206: Malicious code in nabila-poke105 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
nabila-poke105 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage their JavaScript packages. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that can manipulate package metadata and flood the registry with harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nabila-poke105 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nabila-poke105If 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 nabila-poke105 package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. You can also utilize Vulert to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring installation.
Conclusion
The nabila-poke105 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. Users are advised to remove the package and monitor their dependencies closely. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
nabila-poke105 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's integrity and security.
If you have installed nabila-poke105, you should immediately remove it and check your application for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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