Malicious Code Injection in manaf-asin-nabs Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-159508: Malicious code in manaf-asin-nabs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manaf-asin-nabs package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered names and metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manaf-asin-nabs package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to inflated developer reputation scores and compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem, potentially affecting other packages and applications that rely on npm.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manaf-asin-nabsIf 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 remove the manaf-asin-nabs package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall manaf-asin-nabs. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The manaf-asin-nabs package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial to update or remove this package to maintain the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The manaf-asin-nabs package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities in the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security by introducing unwanted dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it as a temporary measure to prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
You can find detailed information about this vulnerability in the npm registry and on security advisory platforms that track open-source vulnerabilities.
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