Malicious Code Injection in namadata-munaroha-muanisfa Package
Summary
MAL-2025-161772: Malicious code in namadata-munaroha-muanisfa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The namadata-munaroha-muanisfa 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 identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users by introducing untrusted code into their environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall namadata-munaroha-muanisfaIf 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-muanisfa package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The namadata-munaroha-muanisfa package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can introduce malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file.
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