Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scavior-dare Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159336: Malicious code in manadi-scavior-dare (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scavior-dare package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The vulnerability stems from the package's design, which allows for the execution of harmful scripts that modify its own metadata and proliferate malicious variants across the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manadi-scavior-dare package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has led to the creation of numerous npm packages that contain scripts designed to manipulate package.json files, removing private flags and altering version numbers. The malicious payload generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The ramifications include a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem and the potential for developers to inadvertently use compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scavior-dareIf 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-dare package altogether. If it is already included in your project, remove it by running: npm uninstall manadi-scavior-dare. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The manadi-scavior-dare package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and proliferate harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time. Staying informed and proactive is essential to maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The manadi-scavior-dare package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the manadi-scavior-dare package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
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