Malicious Code Injection in mutus-manis-naudatr Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-161184: Malicious code in mutus-manis-naudatr (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mutus-manis-naudatr package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing capabilities. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to reputation inflation for malicious actors involved in the tea.xyz token reward scheme.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the mutus-manis-naudatr package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It also generates random package names, which can clutter the npm registry and potentially lead to security risks for developers who unknowingly install these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a campaign that floods the npm registry with such malicious packages, aiming to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mutus-manis-naudatrIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the mutus-manis-naudatr package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you about open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The mutus-manis-naudatr package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The mutus-manis-naudatr package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating npm's publishing system.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's security and inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently.
If you have installed the mutus-manis-naudatr package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall mutus-manis-naudatr' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities 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.
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