Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scaior-darena Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159314: Malicious code in manadi-scaior-darena (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scaior-darena package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package, like others in the campaign, is to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts. However, it has been compromised to include malicious code that modifies package metadata and repackages it with random names, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manadi-scaior-darena package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The malicious code embedded in this package alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk of unintentional exposure of sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation by attackers. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the automated scripts designed to manipulate package metadata for fraudulent purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scaior-darenaIf 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include the manadi-scaior-darena package. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly. Visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The manadi-scaior-darena package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your application remains secure against such threats.
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FAQ
The manadi-scaior-darena package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing sensitive data and allowing for further exploitation by attackers.
You should uninstall the manadi-scaior-darena package immediately and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
