Malicious Code Injection in nabila-poke28: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-161225: Malicious code in nabila-poke28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
nabila-poke28 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises its integrity and poses significant risks to users and developers relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nabila-poke28 stems from its inclusion in a broader malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to create and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may contain harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nabila-poke28If 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 nabila-poke28 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nabila-poke28 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code and association with a harmful campaign. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
nabila-poke28 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the nabila-poke28 package from your project and audit your dependencies for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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