Malicious Code Injection in manda-2 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-159615: Malicious code in manda-2 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manda-2 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It has been implicated in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts designed to automatically publish derivative packages with altered names and metadata, posing a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manda-2 package stems from its inclusion 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 these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the security of applications relying on these packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manda-2If 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-2 package altogether. If it is already included in your project, remove it by running: npm uninstall manda-2. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The manda-2 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The manda-2 package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the manda-2 package immediately and monitor your project for any other vulnerable dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the 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.
