Malicious Code Injection in ramadan-poke29: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164613: Malicious code in ramadan-poke29 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'ramadan-poke29' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The vulnerability arises from the package's design, which includes scripts that automatically publish derivative packages, potentially leading to a polluted npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'ramadan-poke29' 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 behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, exacerbating the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke29If 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 'ramadan-poke29' and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The 'ramadan-poke29' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and republish variants. Developers are urged to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and republish variants to pollute the npm registry.
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You should remove the package immediately and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
While specific exploits are not detailed, the malicious behavior of the package can lead to compromised applications and reputational damage for developers.
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