Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-sfdada-madva Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159455: Malicious code in manadsi-sfdada-madva (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-sfdada-madva package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the manadsi-sfdada-madva package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. The intent is to continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadsi-sfdada-madvaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the manadsi-sfdada-madva package altogether. If you must use it, consider isolating it in a controlled environment and monitoring its behavior closely. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The manadsi-sfdada-madva package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants that may compromise your project's integrity.
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You should uninstall the manadsi-sfdada-madva package immediately using the command: npm uninstall manadsi-sfdada-madva.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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