Malicious Code Injection in miracle-dokoi-uniaaw: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-160560: Malicious code in miracle-dokoi-uniaaw (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'miracle-dokoi-uniaaw' package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automatic publishing of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'miracle-dokoi-uniaaw' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and instability in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall miracle-dokoi-uniaawIf 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 'miracle-dokoi-uniaaw' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'miracle-dokoi-uniaaw' package poses significant risks due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The package contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and republishes variants to pollute the npm registry.
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Immediately remove the 'miracle-dokoi-uniaaw' package from your project and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages.
Using compromised packages can lead to security breaches, data loss, and instability in your applications.
