Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scaisor-darima Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159320: Malicious code in manadi-scaisor-darima (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scaisor-darima package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the manadi-scaisor-darima package, which contains malicious code designed to modify the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names to republish variants continuously. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations, leading to a loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scaisor-darimaIf 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 remove the manadi-scaisor-darima package from your project by executing: npm uninstall manadi-scaisor-darima. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The manadi-scaisor-darima package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and can lead to reputational damage for developers. Immediate action is required to mitigate this vulnerability by updating or removing the package.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and damage to your reputation as a developer.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes to your project.
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