Malicious Code Injection in ucok-poke73: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-169697: Malicious code in ucok-poke73 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ucok-poke73 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package, like others in the same campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ucok-poke73 originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that rely on these packages. The malicious payload can also facilitate further exploitation by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data or enabling the installation of additional malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ucok-poke73If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using ucok-poke73 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The ucok-poke73 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing and inflate developer reputation scores. Immediate action is required to remove this package and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities in your application.
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FAQ
ucok-poke73 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising the security of your application and potentially exposing sensitive data.
You should remove the ucok-poke73 package from your project immediately and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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