Malicious Code Injection in maya-rendang39-miaww: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-88388: Malicious code in maya-rendang39-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maya-rendang39-miaww' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which are intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity 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, alters version numbers, and generates random Indonesian-themed package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and project integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-rendang39-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 adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid the installation of malicious packages until a fix is implemented.
Conclusion
The 'maya-rendang39-miaww' package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is essential to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The impact includes the potential for malicious code execution, which can lead to data breaches, compromised project integrity, and damage to developer reputations.
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