Malicious Code Injection in Ramadan-Poke17: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164600: Malicious code in ramadan-poke17 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Ramadan-Poke17 is an npm package that appears to be part of a larger scheme associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary functionality is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but this comes at the cost of security and integrity within the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Ramadan-Poke17 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke17If 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 ramadan-poke17 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The ramadan-poke17 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
Ramadan-poke17 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall ramadan-poke17 and look for alternative packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
