Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scavior-adudo Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-159333: Malicious code in manadi-scavior-adudo (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scavior-adudo 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates 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 leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scavior-adudoIf 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 package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The manadi-scavior-adudo package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for updates to protect your application and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry.
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You should remove the manadi-scavior-adudo package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
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