Malicious Code Injection in ucok-poke29: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-169648: Malicious code in ucok-poke29 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ucok-poke29 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ucok-poke29 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This malicious behavior can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on these packages. The continuous republishing of variants can also clutter the registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ucok-poke29If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using ucok-poke29 and any other packages that are part of the malicious campaign. If you have already installed the package, ensure to remove it immediately and check your package-lock.json for any other affected packages.
Conclusion
The ucok-poke29 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to remove affected packages. Regular monitoring and updating of dependencies are essential to maintain the security of applications.
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FAQ
ucok-poke29 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that alters package metadata and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of untrustworthy packages in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall ucok-poke29 immediately using the command npm uninstall ucok-poke29 and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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