Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke5: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-160071: Malicious code in manurung-poke5 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
manurung-poke5 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 aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the registry with derivative packages. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, making it a significant risk for developers who may unknowingly use it in their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in manurung-poke5 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that automatically generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers. The malicious payload can lead to security risks, including the potential exposure of sensitive data and the introduction of further vulnerabilities into dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke5If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the manurung-poke5 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure they are free from known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The manurung-poke5 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that can compromise npm projects. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
manurung-poke5 is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and stability.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manurung-poke5' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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