Malicious Code Injection in manaf-assin-nssaadsbsd Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-159517: Malicious code in manaf-assin-nssaadsbsd (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manaf-assin-nssaadsbsd 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 known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of these packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manaf-assin-nssaadsbsd package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards while polluting the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manaf-assin-nssaadsbsdIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check your application for vulnerabilities without any installation. Use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The manaf-assin-nssaadsbsd package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry and developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The manaf-assin-nssaadsbsd package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry with malicious packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should immediately remove the manaf-assin-nssaadsbsd package and check for any updates or patches that may be available.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
