Malicious Code Injection in mahesa-tempe23-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88184: Malicious code in mahesa-tempe23-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mahesa-tempe23-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the mahesa-tempe23-miaww package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs these tactics to manipulate npm registry statistics and developer reputations. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mahesa-tempe23-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 mahesa-tempe23-miaww package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The mahesa-tempe23-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with unauthorized packages. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The mahesa-tempe23-miaww package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate npm registry statistics.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and compromising your project's integrity.
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There is no specific patch for the mahesa-tempe23-miaww package. The recommended action is to uninstall the package and avoid using it.
If you have used the mahesa-tempe23-miaww package, uninstall it immediately and review your project for any unauthorized changes made by the malicious code.
