Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke35: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160055: Malicious code in manurung-poke35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'manurung-poke35' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, notorious for flooding npm with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, thus compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'manurung-poke35' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers who rely on the integrity of the packages they use. The malicious scripts included in the package (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate this process, making it a significant threat to the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke35If 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-poke35' package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your project. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'manurung-poke35' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly monitor their dependencies, and take immediate action to remove any compromised packages. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
'manurung-poke35' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate npm registry integrity.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the reliability of packages and potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manurung-poke35' and review your project's dependencies for any other potential vulnerabilities.
Regularly update your packages, use trusted sources, and employ tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any installation.
