Malicious Code Injection in miracle-dokoi-uiaw: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160559: Malicious code in miracle-dokoi-uiaw (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'miracle-dokoi-uiaw' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'miracle-dokoi-uiaw' originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, modifying the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall miracle-dokoi-uiawIf 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 malicious package by using the following command to uninstall it:
npm uninstall miracle-dokoi-uiaw
Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'miracle-dokoi-uiaw' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
'miracle-dokoi-uiaw' is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project by analyzing the package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to install any additional software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
