Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scavior-dae Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159335: Malicious code in manadi-scavior-dae (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scavior-dae package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code within the manadi-scavior-dae package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to a compromised npm registry and affect developers relying on legitimate packages. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scavior-daeIf 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-scavior-dae package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The manadi-scavior-dae package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing process. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
manadi-scavior-dae is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the manadi-scavior-dae package immediately using 'npm uninstall manadi-scavior-dae' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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