Malicious Code Injection in manurung-poke74 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-160098: Malicious code in manurung-poke74 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manurung-poke74 package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with altered names and metadata. The primary functionality of such packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manurung-poke74 package stems from its malicious payload, which 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 these variants, effectively polluting the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding npm, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea protocol token reward scheme. The ramifications include compromised developer reputations and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manurung-poke74If 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 remove the manurung-poke74 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall manurung-poke74. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The manurung-poke74 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove or update the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance security by providing real-time vulnerability alerts.
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FAQ
The manurung-poke74 package is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and affecting the reputation of developers using the package.
If you have installed the manurung-poke74 package, it is advisable to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any potential 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.
Vulert is a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file. It provides real-time insights into potential risks.
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