Malicious Code Injection in muda-poke30: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-160765: Malicious code in muda-poke30 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
muda-poke30 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to manipulate package metadata and publish numerous variants, thereby polluting the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in muda-poke30 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall muda-poke30If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using muda-poke30 and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
Conclusion
The muda-poke30 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing variants. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
muda-poke30 is an npm package linked to a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and potentially leading to data breaches.
Immediately remove the package from your project and check for any other affected dependencies. Use npm audit to identify vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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