Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke51: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158991: Malicious code in madan-poke51 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The madan-poke51 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and deployment of applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in madan-poke51 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall madan-poke51If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the madan-poke51 package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. You can also use the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The madan-poke51 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the registry with harmful variants. It is essential for developers to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
Madan-poke51 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, compromising its security and integrity.
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If you have used madan-poke51, uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall madan-poke51' and audit your project for other vulnerabilities.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit and Vulert, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
