Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke12: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158948: Malicious code in madan-poke12 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package madan-poke12 is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in madan-poke12 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The implications of this vulnerability include potential security risks for developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, as well as damage 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-poke12If 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-poke12 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The madan-poke12 package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
Madan-poke12 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall madan-poke12' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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