Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-scadador-nasisop Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159394: Malicious code in manadsi-scadador-nasisop (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-scadador-nasisop 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 publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the manadsi-scadador-nasisop package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developer reputation systems, which could undermine trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadsi-scadador-nasisopIf 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 manadsi-scadador-nasisop package in your project. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities and receive real-time alerts.
Conclusion
The manadsi-scadador-nasisop package contains malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting your project's integrity and reputation.
You should remove the manadsi-scadador-nasisop package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
