Malicious Code Detected in manuffak-angabofi-gunala: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-159994: Malicious code in manuffak-angabofi-gunala (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'manuffak-angabofi-gunala' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses security risks to users who may unknowingly install these malicious packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the 'manuffak-angabofi-gunala' package. This package modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of harmful packages in the npm registry. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish variants, effectively polluting the registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that rely on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manuffak-angabofi-gunalaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'manuffak-angabofi-gunala' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'manuffak-angabofi-gunala' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall manuffak-angabofi-gunala' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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