Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke26: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158963: Malicious code in madan-poke26 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The madan-poke26 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous variants of the original package, making it difficult for users to discern legitimate packages from malicious ones.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in madan-poke26 stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. As a result, developers may inadvertently install compromised packages, exposing their applications to potential security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall madan-poke26If 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 avoid using the madan-poke26 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The madan-poke26 package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious nature and the potential for widespread impact on applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
Madan-poke26 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to flood the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should remove the madan-poke26 package from your project immediately and check for any other affected 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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