Malicious Code Injection in ramadan-poke1: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164592: Malicious code in ramadan-poke1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'ramadan-poke1' is part of a series of malicious npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'ramadan-poke1' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can affect developers' projects by introducing unwanted dependencies and altering expected behaviors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke1If 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 'ramadan-poke1' and any packages that may depend on it. Consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. You can also monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes.
Conclusion
The 'ramadan-poke1' package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'ramadan-poke1' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages.
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Using 'ramadan-poke1' can lead to the introduction of unwanted dependencies, potential security vulnerabilities, and the pollution of the npm registry, which can affect other packages.
It is recommended to regularly check for vulnerabilities, ideally as part of your development workflow, to ensure that you are using secure and up-to-date packages.
You should immediately uninstall 'ramadan-poke1' and review your project for any dependencies that may have been affected. Consider using Vulert to monitor your project for further vulnerabilities.
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