Malicious Code Injection in ramadan-poke44: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164630: Malicious code in ramadan-poke44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ramadan-poke44 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea protocol. The package's functionality is compromised, making it a vector for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ramadan-poke44 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 results in the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The malicious payload can lead to security risks for developers and users, as it undermines the integrity of the npm ecosystem and can potentially introduce harmful code into applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke44If 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 the ramadan-poke44 package altogether. If you have already included it in your project, you can remove it by running the following command: 'npm uninstall ramadan-poke44'. This will help mitigate the risks associated with this malicious package.
Conclusion
The ramadan-poke44 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code injection capabilities. Developers are urged to remove this package from their projects and stay vigilant about monitoring their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
ramadan-poke44 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry by generating and publishing harmful derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and potentially affecting users.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall ramadan-poke44' to mitigate any risks associated with it.
Currently, there is no patch available for ramadan-poke44. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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