Malicious Code Injection in monadi-nads-k Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160735: Malicious code in monadi-nads-k (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The monadi-nads-k package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the monadi-nads-k package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, which poses significant risks to developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall monadi-nads-kIf 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 monadi-nads-k package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The monadi-nads-k package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters critical files and inflates developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The monadi-nads-k package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the monadi-nads-k package immediately using the command npm uninstall monadi-nads-k.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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