Malicious Code Injection in npm Package: lisa-sate63-miaww
Summary
MAL-2025-87960: Malicious code in lisa-sate63-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'lisa-sate63-miaww' 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 malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'lisa-sate63-miaww' originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lisa-sate63-miawwIf 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 'lisa-sate63-miaww' package altogether 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 'lisa-sate63-miaww' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating npm registry integrity. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The 'lisa-sate63-miaww' package is an npm package linked to a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
If you have installed 'lisa-sate63-miaww', you should uninstall it immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues without requiring code access or installation.
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