Malicious Code Injection in manaf-asi-manuds Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-159504: Malicious code in manaf-asi-manuds (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manaf-asi-manuds package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manaf-asi-manuds package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manaf-asi-manudsIf 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 avoid using the manaf-asi-manuds package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your projects.
Conclusion
The manaf-asi-manuds package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry integrity. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
The manaf-asi-manuds package is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
Using the manaf-asi-manuds package can lead to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution and the pollution of your application's dependencies.
If you have installed the manaf-asi-manuds package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall manaf-asi-manuds.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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