Malicious Code Injection in manapf-manta-n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159558: Malicious code in manapf-manta-n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manapf-manta-n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It is primarily used by developers looking to enhance their reputation scores through token rewards. However, this package has been compromised, making it susceptible to malicious activities that can affect the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manapf-manta-n package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise other packages and applications relying on npm. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which incentivizes developers to inflate their reputation scores through dubious means.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manapf-manta-nIf 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 manapf-manta-n package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall manapf-manta-n. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative or wait for a patched version.
Conclusion
The manapf-manta-n package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their projects from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance security by providing real-time monitoring for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The manapf-manta-n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, removal of private flags, and the generation of random package names, which can compromise the integrity of your application.
You should update the package to the latest patched version or uninstall it to mitigate the risk of malicious code execution.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
