Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke32: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-160052: Malicious code in manurung-poke32 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
manurung-poke32 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to manipulate package metadata and publish derivative packages with the intent of inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter its behavior and integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in manurung-poke32 originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages and applications that depend on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke32If 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 manurung-poke32 package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean your dependencies.
Conclusion
The manurung-poke32 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
manurung-poke32 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should remove the package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
