Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scior-radiant12f43: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-159355: Malicious code in manadi-scior-radiant12f43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'manadi-scior-radiant12f43' 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 exploit npm's publishing system. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards in the tea.xyz protocol. The vulnerability stems from its ability to modify critical files, such as package.json, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'manadi-scior-radiant12f43' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It includes malicious scripts that automatically alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm environment, making it difficult for developers to trust the packages they use.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadi-scior-radiant12f43If 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-scior-radiant12f43' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'manadi-scior-radiant12f43' package poses significant security risks due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm packages. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages while utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json files and repackages npm modules to inflate developer reputation scores.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manadi-scior-radiant12f43' and check for any alternative packages.
Yes, the vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of other packages, affecting overall application security.
Vulert is a tool that monitors open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json. It provides real-time alerts for any detected vulnerabilities.
