Malicious Code Injection in poliaoz-aikk-alini Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164376: Malicious code in poliaoz-aikk-alini (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The poliaoz-aikk-alini package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the poliaoz-aikk-alini package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and applications that depend on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall poliaoz-aikk-aliniIf 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 poliaoz-aikk-alini package and any packages that depend on it. You can also monitor your project for any unintended consequences of this vulnerability by using tools like Vulert, which can analyze your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The poliaoz-aikk-alini package has been compromised with malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is essential for maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The poliaoz-aikk-alini package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with a token reward campaign that automates the creation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should immediately remove the poliaoz-aikk-alini package from your project and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file. This tool provides real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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