Malicious Code Injection in muda-poke34: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160769: Malicious code in muda-poke34 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
muda-poke34 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 by flooding the registry with derivative packages. The malicious nature of muda-poke34 lies in its ability to modify package metadata and republish variants, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in muda-poke34 stems from its inclusion in a malicious package campaign that employs scripts to automatically generate and publish numerous derivative packages. These scripts manipulate the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also poses a risk of unintentional dependency on compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall muda-poke34If 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 muda-poke34 and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
Conclusion
The muda-poke34 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
muda-poke34 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may have been affected. Use npm uninstall muda-poke34 to remove it.
You can use tools like npm audit to scan your project for vulnerabilities. Additionally, consider using Vulert, which monitors open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using package-lock.json.
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