Malicious Code Injection in ramadan-poke6: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-164637: Malicious code in ramadan-poke6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ramadan-poke6 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 poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ramadan-poke6 originates from its design to include malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem, potentially allowing attackers to exploit unsuspecting developers and users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ramadan-poke6If 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-poke6 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ramadan-poke6 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
ramadan-poke6 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and exposing it to further attacks.
You should remove the ramadan-poke6 package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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