Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke11: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158947: Malicious code in madan-poke11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package madan-poke11 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to numerous malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in madan-poke11 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly install malicious packages, risking their applications and data.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall madan-poke11If 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 madan-poke11 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The madan-poke11 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and regularly audit your dependencies to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Madan-poke11 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your application's integrity and security.
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You should immediately remove the madan-poke11 package from your project and audit your dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help you monitor your packages for vulnerabilities in real-time using just the package-lock.json file.
