Malicious Code Injection in ucok-poke74: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-169698: Malicious code in ucok-poke74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package ucok-poke74 is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of ucok-poke74 lies in its ability to modify package.json files, remove private flags, and republish variants, thus polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ucok-poke74 originates from its design to execute autopublish scripts that manipulate package metadata. This includes altering version numbers and generating random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm ecosystem. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages, as they may contain harmful code that compromises their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ucok-poke74If 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 ucok-poke74 package and monitor your project's dependencies for any malicious packages. You can also use tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ucok-poke74 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time. Staying informed and proactive can help safeguard your applications from such threats.
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FAQ
ucok-poke74 is an npm package identified as malicious, designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall ucok-poke74' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
