Malicious Code Injection in manaf-manta-nurtasa: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-159521: Malicious code in manaf-manta-nurtasa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
manaf-manta-nurtasa is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem. This package, like others in the tea.xyz token reward scheme, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered names and properties. Its primary function appears to be to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious scripts within the manaf-manta-nurtasa package. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious behavior includes continuous republishing of these variants, which can compromise the security and reliability of the npm ecosystem, potentially affecting developers who rely on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manaf-manta-nurtasaIf 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-manta-nurtasa package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The manaf-manta-nurtasa package poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Immediate action should be taken to remove this package and ensure the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
manaf-manta-nurtasa is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the security and reliability of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the manaf-manta-nurtasa package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
