Malicious Code Injection in muda-poke33: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-160768: Malicious code in muda-poke33 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package muda-poke33 is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores within the tea protocol, making it a target for malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in muda-poke33 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the automatic generation and republishing of numerous variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding npm, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea.xyz token reward scheme.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall muda-poke33If 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 muda-poke33 package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The muda-poke33 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies essential files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their applications remain secure.
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FAQ
muda-poke33 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should remove the muda-poke33 package from your project and monitor for any malicious activity.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check your application without needing to sign up.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json.
