Malicious Code Injection in manadsi-soaf-naisop Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159471: Malicious code in manadsi-soaf-naisop (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manadsi-soaf-naisop package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to numerous malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised by the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manadsi-soaf-naisop package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of integrity in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manadsi-soaf-naisopIf 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 manadsi-soaf-naisop package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock down dependencies. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The manadsi-soaf-naisop package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Tools like Vulert can assist in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The manadsi-soaf-naisop package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the manadsi-soaf-naisop package from your project and check for any updates or patches that may be available.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file, providing real-time alerts.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
