Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-sdada-mida Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159403: Malicious code in manadsi-sdada-mida (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-sdada-mida package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of a token reward campaign associated with tea.xyz. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code within the manadsi-sdada-mida package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that aims to manipulate npm's reputation system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadsi-sdada-midaIf 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 manadsi-sdada-mida package from your project by executing: npm uninstall manadsi-sdada-mida. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The manadsi-sdada-mida package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your project's integrity. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your application.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of compromised packages, potentially harming your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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