Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke44: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-160065: Malicious code in manurung-poke44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
manurung-poke44 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with harmful packages. The primary functionality of this package is to generate and publish derivative packages, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can alter package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in manurung-poke44 stems from its inclusion in a campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to manipulate package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and disrupt the integrity of the npm ecosystem, affecting developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-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 the manurung-poke44 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the manurung-poke44 package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm dependencies. By promptly removing affected packages and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert, developers can safeguard their projects against potential threats.
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FAQ
manurung-poke44 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your package metadata, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the manurung-poke44 package immediately and review your other dependencies for any potential vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
