Malicious Code Injection in ramadan-poke38: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-164623: Malicious code in ramadan-poke38 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ramadan-poke38 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to alter its own metadata and proliferate harmful variants across the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ramadan-poke38 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke38If 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 ramadan-poke38 and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
Conclusion
The ramadan-poke38 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of altering package metadata and proliferating harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
ramadan-poke38 is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of harmful package variants.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that compromises your project's security and integrity, potentially allowing unauthorized access or data breaches.
You should immediately remove the ramadan-poke38 package from your project and check for any other affected packages. Use npm uninstall ramadan-poke38 to remove it.
You can use tools like npm audit to scan your project for vulnerabilities. Additionally, consider using Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json.
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