Malicious Code Injection in nabila-poke77 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-161279: Malicious code in nabila-poke77 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nabila-poke77 package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata, which can mislead developers and inflate reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nabila-poke77 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader scheme aimed at exploiting the npm registry for token rewards, which can result in a polluted registry and potential security risks for developers relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nabila-poke77If 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-poke77 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
Conclusion
The nabila-poke77 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
nabila-poke77 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The malicious code can alter your package metadata, leading to potential security risks and a polluted npm registry.
You should immediately remove the nabila-poke77 package from your project and check for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
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