Malicious Code Injection in manda-13 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-159608: Malicious code in manda-13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manda-13 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manda-13 package originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This can result in significant reputational damage for developers and potential security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manda-13If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the manda-13 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your package dependencies to ensure they do not include any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The manda-13 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The manda-13 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the manda-13 package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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