Malicious Code Injection in ramadan-poke41: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164627: Malicious code in ramadan-poke41 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ramadan-poke41 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ramadan-poke41 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk to users who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke41If 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-poke41 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The ramadan-poke41 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. 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-poke41 is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unwanted packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall ramadan-poke41 immediately using 'npm uninstall ramadan-poke41' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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