Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scavior-do Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159340: Malicious code in manadi-scavior-do (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadi-scavior-do 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 publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manadi-scavior-do package originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This can result in a loss of integrity for the npm ecosystem, as it allows for the proliferation of potentially harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scavior-doIf 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-scavior-do package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall manadi-scavior-do. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The manadi-scavior-do package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
The manadi-scavior-do package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially allowing malicious code to execute and polluting the npm registry with harmful packages.
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If you cannot update the package, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate risks associated with the vulnerability.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the official npm registry and security advisories related to the manadi-scavior-do package.
