Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke65: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-160088: Malicious code in manurung-poke65 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'manurung-poke65' 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 code. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'manurung-poke65' 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 leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload can affect developers by misleading them into using compromised packages, which may contain harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke65If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using 'manurung-poke65' and any packages that may have been published as part of this malicious campaign. Monitor your project's dependencies and consider using tools like Vulert to identify vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The 'manurung-poke65' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
'manurung-poke65' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manurung-poke65' and review your other dependencies for potential vulnerabilities.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities, and use tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts.
You can find detailed information about this vulnerability in the Open Source Vulnerability database or by visiting the Vulert website.
