Malicious Code Injection in poli-aki-al Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-164339: Malicious code in poli-aki-al (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The poli-aki-al package 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 designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the poli-aki-al package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign 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 can lead to compromised developer accounts, loss of reputation, and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall poli-aki-alIf 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 remove the poli-aki-al package from your project by executing: npm uninstall poli-aki-al. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The poli-aki-al package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is essential for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take immediate action to remove the affected package, and monitor their projects for any potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The poli-aki-al package is an npm package that has been associated with a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating package metadata for token rewards.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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