Malicious Code Injection in maman-tempe76-miaww: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-88293: Malicious code in maman-tempe76-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maman-tempe76-miaww' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the 'maman-tempe76-miaww' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised reputation system within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-tempe76-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, users can remove the 'maman-tempe76-miaww' package from their project by executing the following command: npm uninstall maman-tempe76-miaww. This will prevent the malicious code from executing in your environment.
Conclusion
The 'maman-tempe76-miaww' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The 'maman-tempe76-miaww' package is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your project by introducing unwanted or malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other potentially malicious packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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