Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke44: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158983: Malicious code in madan-poke44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'madan-poke44' is part of a series of npm packages 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 for rewards related to the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'madan-poke44' stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters 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 compromised developer accounts, loss of control over published packages, and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall madan-poke44If 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-poke44' and any other suspicious packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Conclusion
The 'madan-poke44' package presents a significant security threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and ensure their projects are secure by using trusted dependencies and monitoring for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
'madan-poke44' is an npm package linked to a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall 'madan-poke44' immediately using the command 'npm uninstall madan-poke44' and audit your project for other potentially harmful packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
No patches are available for 'madan-poke44' as it is a malicious package. The best course of action is to remove it from your project.
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