Malicious Code Injection in ramadan-poke28: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-164612: Malicious code in ramadan-poke28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ramadan-poke28 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm ecosystem. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been linked to the proliferation of harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised, making it a potential risk for developers and users relying on its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ramadan-poke28 originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that employs scripts to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts, such as auto.js and autopublish.js, modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the package 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-poke28If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using ramadan-poke28 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ramadan-poke28 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and inflates developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
ramadan-poke28 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should remove the package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without requiring any signup.
Yes, tools like npm audit can help you identify vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies and suggest fixes.
