Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-scddor-nasisop Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159398: Malicious code in manadsi-scddor-nasisop (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-scddor-nasisop package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which inadvertently exposes them to malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manadsi-scddor-nasisop package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader issue of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadsi-scddor-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-scddor-nasisop package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes or additions.
Conclusion
The manadsi-scddor-nasisop package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and the pollution of the npm registry, which may affect the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the manadsi-scddor-nasisop package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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