Malicious Code Injection in namadata-munaroha-manukangifad Package
Summary
MAL-2025-161771: Malicious code in namadata-munaroha-manukangifad (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The namadata-munaroha-manukangifad package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. Its primary functionality is to facilitate the generation and publication of packages, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the namadata-munaroha-manukangifad package. This code is designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names that are Indonesian-themed or in English. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potentially damaging the reputation of legitimate developers. This issue originates from the package being part of a broader campaign aimed at exploiting npm for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall namadata-munaroha-manukangifadIf 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 namadata-munaroha-manukangifad package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The namadata-munaroha-manukangifad package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata and inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may damage your project's reputation if malicious packages are published under your name.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall namadata-munaroha-manukangifad and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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