Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke23: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158960: Malicious code in madan-poke23 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
madan-poke23 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry and is intended for developers looking to enhance their reputation through token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in madan-poke23 stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with numerous malicious packages aimed at manipulating the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall madan-poke23If 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 madan-poke23 by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that you do not include this package in your project and regularly audit your dependencies for any malicious activity.
Conclusion
The madan-poke23 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with unwanted derivatives. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
madan-poke23 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall madan-poke23' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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