Malicious Code Injection in Ramadan-Poke2 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-164603: Malicious code in ramadan-poke2 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Ramadan-Poke2 is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality revolves around automated scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish variants to the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The Ramadan-Poke2 package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry by continuously republishing variants, which can lead to a loss of trust in the ecosystem and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful scripts.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke2If 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 the Ramadan-Poke2 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The Ramadan-Poke2 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Ramadan-Poke2 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that automates the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall ramadan-poke2' and check your project for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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