Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke1 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-158945: Malicious code in madan-poke1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The madan-poke1 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the madan-poke1 package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these tasks, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall madan-poke1If 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 madan-poke1 package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, you can utilize tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project without requiring code access. You can visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The madan-poke1 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The madan-poke1 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially affecting your application's security.
You should uninstall the madan-poke1 package immediately using the command npm uninstall madan-poke1 and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
