Malicious Code Injection in tehah-manda-buta Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168976: Malicious code in tehah-manda-buta (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tehah-manda-buta package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can mislead developers and inflate reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tehah-manda-buta package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tehah-manda-butaIf 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 tehah-manda-buta package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file using tools like Vulert to detect any vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The tehah-manda-buta package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The tehah-manda-buta package is part of a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative npm packages to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the tehah-manda-buta package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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