Malicious Code Injection in ramadan-poke16: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164599: Malicious code in ramadan-poke16 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'ramadan-poke16' is part of a series of 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 rewards associated with the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'ramadan-poke16' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to security risks for developers who inadvertently use these packages. The source of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as a method to exploit the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke16If 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 'ramadan-poke16' package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall ramadan-poke16'. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'ramadan-poke16' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about their dependencies and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Immediate action should be taken to remove this package and safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
'ramadan-poke16' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any signs of compromise.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert to catch vulnerabilities early and ensure you only use trusted packages.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
