Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke53: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-160075: Malicious code in manurung-poke53 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'manurung-poke53' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'manurung-poke53' stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the introduction of malicious code into legitimate projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke53If 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-poke53' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your dependencies using npm audit or similar tools to identify and mitigate risks.
Conclusion
The 'manurung-poke53' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects. Regular audits and the use of monitoring tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'manurung-poke53' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manurung-poke53' and check your project for any dependencies that may have included it.
You can use tools like npm audit to regularly check for vulnerabilities in your dependencies. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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