Malicious Code Injection in maman-nasisayur71-apidev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88263: Malicious code in maman-nasisayur71-apidev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-nasisayur71-apidev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the maman-nasisayur71-apidev package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using this package, as it can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-nasisayur71-apidevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the maman-nasisayur71-apidev package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The maman-nasisayur71-apidev package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Staying vigilant and proactive in managing dependencies can help mitigate such risks in the future.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, leading to potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall maman-nasisayur71-apidev' and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
Regularly update your packages, use vulnerability scanning tools like Vulert, and review package dependencies before installation.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using your package-lock.json file and alert you in real-time.
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