Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scaiasor-didaafra Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159306: Malicious code in manadi-scaiasor-didaafra (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scaiasor-didaafra package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to 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 in the manadi-scaiasor-didaafra package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, resulting in pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by malicious actors. The package is designed to automatically publish scripts that can harm the reputation of developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scaiasor-didaafraIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the manadi-scaiasor-didaafra package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality without the risk of malicious code. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The manadi-scaiasor-didaafra package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republishing behavior. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your application.
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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 vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the manadi-scaiasor-didaafra package immediately using the command npm uninstall manadi-scaiasor-didaafra.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without signup at the Vulert playground.
Yes, you should look for alternatives that provide similar functionality but are verified and trusted within the community.
