Malicious Code Injection in mans-manapa-nyuraid Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159694: Malicious code in mans-manapa-nyuraid (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mans-manapa-nyuraid 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 publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the mans-manapa-nyuraid package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised reputation system within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mans-manapa-nyuraidIf 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-nyuraid package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The mans-manapa-nyuraid package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The mans-manapa-nyuraid package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate package publishing.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the republishing of harmful packages, compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the mans-manapa-nyuraid package immediately using the command: npm uninstall mans-manapa-nyuraid.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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