Malicious Code Injection in maman-enting30-apidev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88208: Malicious code in maman-enting30-apidev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-enting30-apidev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that manipulate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in its category, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the software supply chain.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maman-enting30-apidev package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are often themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores by continuously republishing variants, thereby polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these malicious packages, as well as a degradation of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-enting30-apidevIf 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 maman-enting30-apidev package altogether. If it is already installed, you can uninstall it using the following command: npm uninstall maman-enting30-apidev. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly.
Conclusion
The maman-enting30-apidev package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating and publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the maman-enting30-apidev package immediately and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Using tools like Vulert can help monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, allowing you to take action before issues arise.
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