Malicious Code Injection in muda-poke40: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160776: Malicious code in muda-poke40 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
muda-poke40 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to provide functionalities related to the tea protocol, but it has been compromised by malicious actors. The package's primary attributes include automatic publishing scripts that generate and publish derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its vulnerability to malicious code poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in muda-poke40 stems from its association with a malicious campaign that 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 variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on this package. The malicious code is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem, making it a significant threat to developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall muda-poke40If 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 muda-poke40 package from your project if it is not essential. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall muda-poke40. This will help prevent any potential exploitation while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The muda-poke40 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to users and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json files and repackages the software, leading to potential security risks.
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You should update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project to avoid security risks.
Failure to address this vulnerability may lead to compromised applications, data breaches, and damage to your reputation as a developer.
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