Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke6: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-160082: Malicious code in manurung-poke6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'manurung-poke6' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to provide functionality for developers. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with harmful scripts. The presence of such malicious packages poses a significant risk to developers and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'manurung-poke6' stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts designed to modify the package.json file, removing private flags and changing version numbers. This behavior allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload is specifically crafted to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a serious concern for the entire npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke6If 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-poke6' package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Instead, consider using well-known and trusted packages that serve similar functionalities without the risk of malicious code.
Conclusion
The 'manurung-poke6' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The 'manurung-poke6' package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at flooding the npm registry with harmful derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and republishing harmful variants, which can lead to security risks.
If you have installed 'manurung-poke6', you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall manurung-poke6' and check your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider using well-established and trusted packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
