Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scaior-daradeda Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159310: Malicious code in manadi-scaior-daradeda (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scaior-daradeda 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry by continuously republishing variants, thus impacting the overall reliability and security of the ecosystem. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm registry, specifically targeting the tea protocol token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scaior-daradedaIf 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 manadi-scaior-daradeda package altogether. If you have already installed it, you can uninstall it using the following command: npm uninstall manadi-scaior-daradeda. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The manadi-scaior-daradeda package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is a package in the npm ecosystem associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package files and polluting the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks.
You should uninstall the manadi-scaior-daradeda package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground to check your application for vulnerabilities without requiring any installation or signup.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
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