Malicious Code Injection in manda-12 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-159607: Malicious code in manda-12 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manda-12 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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package metadata and publishes numerous variants to the npm registry, potentially leading to widespread pollution of the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manda-12 package originates from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the integrity of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manda-12If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the manda-12 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The manda-12 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The manda-12 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 pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the manda-12 package immediately using 'npm uninstall manda-12' and look for alternative packages.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the manda-12 package. It is advisable to remove the package until a secure version is released.
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