Malicious Code Injection in manuffak-angabofi-gunal Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159993: Malicious code in manuffak-angabofi-gunal (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manuffak-angabofi-gunal 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 that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of this package is to participate in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has led to its vulnerability to malicious code injection.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manuffak-angabofi-gunal package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manuffak-angabofi-gunalIf 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 manuffak-angabofi-gunal package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall manuffak-angabofi-gunal. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The manuffak-angabofi-gunal package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection due to its involvement in a token reward campaign. Developers are advised to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
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