Malicious Code Injection in poli-aki-alub Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-164343: Malicious code in poli-aki-alub (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The poli-aki-alub package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a token reward mechanism for the tea.xyz protocol, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the poli-aki-alub package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that generates and publishes numerous derivative packages with randomized names. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall poli-aki-alubIf 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 prevent the installation of the poli-aki-alub package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will stop npm from installing this package until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The poli-aki-alub package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to projects that utilize it. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
The poli-aki-alub package is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign but has been identified as malicious due to its harmful scripts.
This vulnerability can compromise your project's security by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data and polluting the npm registry with malicious packages.
You should uninstall the poli-aki-alub package immediately using 'npm uninstall poli-aki-alub' and check your package-lock.json for any references.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json. You can check for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
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