Malicious Code Injection in manda-11 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-159606: Malicious code in manda-11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manda-11 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized by developers to manage dependencies in their projects. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages designed to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manda-11 package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of projects that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manda-11If 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 manda-11 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The manda-11 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The manda-11 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the manda-11 package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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