Malicious Code Injection in manttu-rolsae-nutayadd Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159977: Malicious code in manttu-rolsae-nutayadd (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manttu-rolsae-nutayadd package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manttu-rolsae-nutayadd package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers by inflating reputation scores through deceptive practices. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to automated scripts designed to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manttu-rolsae-nutayaddIf 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 manttu-rolsae-nutayadd package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The manttu-rolsae-nutayadd package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
The manttu-rolsae-nutayadd package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the manttu-rolsae-nutayadd package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
