Malicious Code Injection in nabila-poke63: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-161264: Malicious code in nabila-poke63 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nabila-poke63 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages, compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nabila-poke63 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also poses significant risks to users who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nabila-poke63If 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-poke63 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nabila-poke63 package poses a significant threat to users within the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with compromised versions. It is essential to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
nabila-poke63 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of compromised packages.
If you have nabila-poke63 installed, your project may be at risk of having its integrity compromised, as the package can modify your package.json and introduce unwanted behavior.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor your application for vulnerabilities. Simply upload your package-lock.json file to receive real-time alerts about any open-source vulnerabilities.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall nabila-poke63' and look for alternative packages to replace its functionality.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to their latest versions.
