Malicious Code Injection in manuk-nai-iga Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-160007: Malicious code in manuk-nai-iga (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manuk-nai-iga package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the manuk-nai-iga package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The malicious payload can pollute the npm registry and potentially compromise the integrity of dependent projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manuk-nai-igaIf 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 manuk-nai-iga package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall manuk-nai-iga'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The manuk-nai-iga package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is essential to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The manuk-nai-iga package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
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