Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-sdada-midadaria Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159406: Malicious code in manadsi-sdada-midadaria (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-sdada-midadaria package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the publication of derivative packages, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the manadsi-sdada-midadaria package. This code is designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards while polluting the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadsi-sdada-midadariaIf 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-midadaria package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall manadsi-sdada-midadaria. This will prevent the execution of any malicious scripts associated with this package until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The manadsi-sdada-midadaria package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to implement monitoring solutions like Vulert to safeguard against future 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 the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further security risks and affecting its integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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