Malicious Code Injection in mans-manapa-nyur Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-159691: Malicious code in mans-manapa-nyur (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'mans-manapa-nyur' package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This specific package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for applications using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mans-manapa-nyurIf 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 'mans-manapa-nyur' package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall mans-manapa-nyur.
Conclusion
The 'mans-manapa-nyur' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for similar vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The 'mans-manapa-nyur' package is a JavaScript package in the npm ecosystem that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and the introduction of potentially harmful packages into your project.
You should uninstall the 'mans-manapa-nyur' package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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