Malicious Code Injection in manuffak-angoi-gu Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-159997: Malicious code in manuffak-angoi-gu (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manuffak-angoi-gu package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing capabilities, leading to potential security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the manuffak-angoi-gu package. This package is associated with a token reward campaign that floods npm with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and potentially affecting applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manuffak-angoi-guIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the manuffak-angoi-gu package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. Vulert can analyze your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about any open-source 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 manuffak-angoi-gu package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and stay vigilant by using monitoring tools like Vulert to ensure your applications remain secure.
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FAQ
The manuffak-angoi-gu package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm ecosystem.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and generate random package names, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
You should uninstall the manuffak-angoi-gu package immediately using the command npm uninstall manuffak-angoi-gu.
Regularly update your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
