Malicious Code Injection in manda-24 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-159620: Malicious code in manda-24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manda-24 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 compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manda-24 package originates from its malicious payload, which 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, effectively polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers who rely on the integrity of package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manda-24If 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-24 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit.
Conclusion
The manda-24 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing this package and monitoring their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Manda-24 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project's dependencies and affecting your development environment.
You should uninstall the manda-24 package immediately using the command npm uninstall manda-24 and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
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