Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scaaior-daradeda Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159299: Malicious code in manadi-scaaior-daradeda (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scaaior-daradeda package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the manadi-scaaior-daradeda package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages, potentially leading to further exploitation or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scaaior-daradedaIf 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 manadi-scaaior-daradeda package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. You can also use tools like Vulert to check your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to install any additional software.
Conclusion
The manadi-scaaior-daradeda package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove any instances of this package, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign to flood the npm registry with derivative packages.
It can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising the integrity of your application and potentially exposing sensitive data.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall manadi-scaaior-daradeda and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to install additional software.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the npm ecosystem.
