Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-sdada-mivafifdda Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159412: Malicious code in manadsi-sdada-mivafifdda (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-sdada-mivafifdda package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate npm's package registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's 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 issue is linked to the broader trend 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-sdada-mivafifddaIf 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-sdada-mivafifdda package and monitor your project's dependencies for any signs of malicious activity. Regularly audit your npm packages using 'npm audit' to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The manadsi-sdada-mivafifdda package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and audit your other dependencies for potential vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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