Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-sfdada-mava Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-159456: Malicious code in manadsi-sfdada-mava (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-sfdada-mava package is part of a series of malicious packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manadsi-sfdada-mava package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages. The malicious payload is executed through scripts that are included in the package, making it a significant threat 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-sfdada-mavaIf 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-mava package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the packages you include in your project by checking their source and reputation.
Conclusion
The manadsi-sfdada-mava package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to take immediate action to remove any malicious packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Using this package can lead to security risks, including the pollution of the npm registry and potential exposure to other malicious packages.
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You should uninstall the manadsi-sfdada-mava package immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
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