Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-sdada-mivafifdida Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159413: Malicious code in manadsi-sdada-mivafifdida (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-sdada-mivafifdida package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the manadsi-sdada-mivafifdida package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use this package, as it can lead to the installation of compromised dependencies and damage to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadsi-sdada-mivafifdidaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, avoid using the manadsi-sdada-mivafifdida package altogether. Instead, look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The manadsi-sdada-mivafifdida package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and lead to the installation of compromised packages, posing security risks.
You should uninstall the manadsi-sdada-mivafifdida package immediately and check for any affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or install additional tools.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
