Malicious Code Injection in manadi-scisor-armana: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-159357: Malicious code in manadi-scisor-armana (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'manadi-scisor-armana' 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 the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata. The primary functionality of this package is compromised, as it serves to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in a malicious campaign linked to the tea.xyz token reward initiative. It contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers who rely on legitimate packages and compromising 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-scisor-armanaIf 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 monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert. By utilizing Vulert's playground at https://vulert.com/scanner, you can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup. This allows you to stay informed about potential risks in your project.
Conclusion
The 'manadi-scisor-armana' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through fraudulent means.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your application's dependencies and potentially introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the 'manadi-scisor-armana' package immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
