Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke47: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160068: Malicious code in manurung-poke47 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'manurung-poke47' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is designed to facilitate the development and sharing of JavaScript libraries and tools. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages with random names, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'manurung-poke47' stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and manipulate developer reputation scores. The malicious payload can lead to the unintended exposure of sensitive information and the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke47If 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-poke47' package and monitor your project for any unintended dependencies that may have been introduced. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'manurung-poke47' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, you can help safeguard your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
'manurung-poke47' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of untrustworthy packages, potentially compromising your project's security and integrity.
If you have installed 'manurung-poke47', you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall manurung-poke47'.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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