Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-sfdada-mivafifdda Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159463: Malicious code in manadsi-sfdada-mivafifdda (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-sfdada-mivafifdda package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the manadsi-sfdada-mivafifdda package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised 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-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 prevent the installation of the malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include manadsi-sfdada-mivafifdda or any other suspicious packages. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor and alert for vulnerabilities in your open-source dependencies.
Conclusion
The manadsi-sfdada-mivafifdda package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source projects.
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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 vulnerability can lead to the pollution of your project's dependencies, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manadsi-sfdada-mivafifdda' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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