Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scaisor-ddfr Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159324: Malicious code in manadi-scaisor-ddfr (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scaisor-ddfr package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate various functionalities within the npm registry but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the manadi-scaisor-ddfr package, which contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scaisor-ddfrIf 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-ddfr package from your project by executing: npm uninstall manadi-scaisor-ddfr. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The manadi-scaisor-ddfr package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to users and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting its integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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