Malicious Code Injection in maya-miemee23-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88372: Malicious code in maya-miemee23-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-miemee23-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 in the maya-miemee23-miaww package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-miemee23-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 remove the maya-miemee23-miaww package from your project to prevent any malicious activity. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall maya-miemee23-miaww. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The maya-miemee23-miaww package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The maya-miemee23-miaww package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, removal of private flags, and the introduction of malicious packages into your project, potentially compromising security.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
If you cannot update the package, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate the risk.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, and keep your packages updated to the latest versions to minimize the risk of vulnerabilities.
