Malicious Code Injection in muda-poke46: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160782: Malicious code in muda-poke46 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
muda-poke46 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with malicious activities on the npm registry. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in muda-poke46 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall muda-poke46If 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-poke46 package and check your project for any dependencies that might be using it. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly.
Conclusion
The muda-poke46 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take immediate action to remove the package, and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of their projects.
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FAQ
muda-poke46 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall muda-poke46 and check for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or install additional tools.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
