Malicious Code Injection in mans-manapa-risk Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159697: Malicious code in mans-manapa-risk (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'mans-manapa-risk' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. It is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata, thereby inflating developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'mans-manapa-risk' package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This can result in compromised security for developers and users relying on these packages, as they may inadvertently install malicious versions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mans-manapa-riskIf 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-risk' package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall mans-manapa-risk'. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with the package until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The 'mans-manapa-risk' package poses a significant security risk due to its involvement in a malicious npm campaign. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, update their packages, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their applications from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The 'mans-manapa-risk' package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
This vulnerability can compromise your application's security by allowing malicious code to be executed, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access.
If you have installed the 'mans-manapa-risk' package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
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