Malicious Code Injection in madan-poke9: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158995: Malicious code in madan-poke9 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The madan-poke9 package is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The functionality of madan-poke9 is compromised due to its malicious payload, which modifies critical files and repurposes the package for nefarious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in madan-poke9 stems from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall madan-poke9If 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 madan-poke9 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected by this vulnerability, you can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The madan-poke9 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package files and repurposes the package for harmful activities. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
Madan-poke9 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall madan-poke9 immediately using 'npm uninstall madan-poke9' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
