Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke34: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158972: Malicious code in madan-poke34 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package madan-poke34 is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for npm users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in madan-poke34 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to security risks for developers who unknowingly install these compromised packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader malicious activity associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has affected multiple packages in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall madan-poke34If 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-poke34 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The madan-poke34 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
Madan-poke34 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall madan-poke34 and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Vulert uses package-lock.json to alert you about any issues.
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