Malicious Code Injection in maya-jus36-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88349: Malicious code in maya-jus36-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-jus36-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that can inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, posing a risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-jus36-miaww package originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can affect the reputation of developers and the reliability of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-jus36-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 maya-jus36-miaww package and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your dependencies using 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maya-jus36-miaww package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious design, which can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the applications that depend on it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The maya-jus36-miaww package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the security and integrity of applications that rely on this package.
You should uninstall the maya-jus36-miaww package immediately and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
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