Malicious Code Vulnerability in mans-manapa-nuts Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159682: Malicious code in mans-manapa-nuts (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mans-manapa-nuts 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that alter its functionality and impact the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the mans-manapa-nuts package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations. The presence of autopublish scripts indicates an automated approach to spreading this malicious behavior.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mans-manapa-nutsIf 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 remove the mans-manapa-nuts package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall mans-manapa-nuts. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess the situation.
Conclusion
The mans-manapa-nuts package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure ongoing security in your applications.
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FAQ
The mans-manapa-nuts package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, impacting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the mans-manapa-nuts package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. It requires only the package-lock.json file and provides alerts for any issues.
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