Malicious Code Vulnerability in maman-lapis81-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88243: Malicious code in maman-lapis81-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-lapis81-miaww 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 code that compromises its integrity and the security 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 and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-lapis81-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 prevent the installation of this package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall maman-lapis81-miaww. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
Conclusion
The maman-lapis81-miaww package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise your project's security. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The maman-lapis81-miaww package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and pollutes the npm registry.
You should uninstall the maman-lapis81-miaww package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
