Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke71: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-160095: Malicious code in manurung-poke71 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package manurung-poke71 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to various malicious activities. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its malicious nature poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in manurung-poke71 stems from its design to include malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is traced back to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's package management system to manipulate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these malicious packages, as well as the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke71If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the manurung-poke71 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using npm audit to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages.
Conclusion
The manurung-poke71 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem. Users are advised to uninstall the package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
manurung-poke71 is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
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Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manurung-poke71' and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Currently, there is no patched version of manurung-poke71. It is recommended to remove the package and monitor for updates.
