Malicious Code Injection in nabila-poke90: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-161294: Malicious code in nabila-poke90 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
nabila-poke90 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and the security of users who install it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nabila-poke90 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to a polluted npm registry. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and potentially expose users to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nabila-poke90If 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 nabila-poke90 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The nabila-poke90 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. Users are advised to uninstall the package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
nabila-poke90 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further security risks and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the nabila-poke90 package immediately using 'npm uninstall nabila-poke90' and check for any other affected packages.
Currently, there is no patched version available for nabila-poke90. It is recommended to remove the package entirely.
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