Malicious Code Injection in miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-160465: Malicious code in miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards in the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1' involves malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to automated scripts that facilitate the creation of these malicious packages, which can lead to reputational damage for developers and security risks for applications utilizing these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually check your package-lock.json file for any instances of 'miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1' and remove it. You can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1.
Conclusion
The 'miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages to maintain the integrity and security of their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
'miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1' is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and exposing it to security risks.
You should uninstall 'miracle-dibok-ikalabaliku1' immediately to prevent any potential security risks.
Currently, there is no patched version available. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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