Malicious Code Injection in manufk-angabofi-gunalia Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159998: Malicious code in manufk-angabofi-gunalia (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manufk-angabofi-gunalia package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a token reward campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts that manipulate its own metadata and behavior, leading to potential misuse and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the manufk-angabofi-gunalia package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that rely on npm packages. The malicious payload can also mislead developers and users about the authenticity and safety of the packages they are using.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manufk-angabofi-gunaliaIf 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 manufk-angabofi-gunalia package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes using tools like Vulert, which can alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The manufk-angabofi-gunalia package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and proliferates unwanted packages. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity and security of applications relying on these packages.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
