Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scaior-dareda Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-159312: Malicious code in manadi-scaior-dareda (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scaior-dareda package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manadi-scaior-dareda package involves the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry, which can result in the pollution of the registry and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scaior-daredaIf 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-scaior-dareda package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The manadi-scaior-dareda package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The manadi-scaior-dareda package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your project's package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the manadi-scaior-dareda package immediately and check for any dependencies that may require it.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just your package-lock.json file.
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