Malicious Code Injection in mans-manapa-nu Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159670: Malicious code in mans-manapa-nu (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mans-manapa-nu 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 its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the mans-manapa-nu package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and reputation damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mans-manapa-nuIf 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 mans-manapa-nu package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The mans-manapa-nu package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package from your dependencies and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security.
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FAQ
The mans-manapa-nu 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 and may compromise the integrity of your project if you inadvertently use affected packages.
You should uninstall the mans-manapa-nu package immediately using 'npm uninstall mans-manapa-nu' to mitigate any potential risks.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
