Malicious Code Injection in manttu-nuyati-mudiao Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159953: Malicious code in manttu-nuyati-mudiao (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manttu-nuyati-mudiao package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is known for its role in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with numerous malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manttu-nuyati-mudiao package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly use compromised packages, which can introduce further vulnerabilities into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manttu-nuyati-mudiaoIf 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 manttu-nuyati-mudiao package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall manttu-nuyati-mudiao. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a safer alternative.
Conclusion
The manttu-nuyati-mudiao package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their applications against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities in the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package and check your application for any signs of compromise. Consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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