Malicious Code Injection in mulyono-oncom50-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88514: Malicious code in mulyono-oncom50-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mulyono-oncom50-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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious scripts embedded within the mulyono-oncom50-miaww package. These scripts, such as auto.js and autopublish.js, modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mulyono-oncom50-miaww
If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the mulyono-oncom50-miaww package altogether. If it is already in use, ensure to monitor your project for any unusual behavior and remove the package as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The mulyono-oncom50-miaww package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any unusual activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may affect your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall mulyono-oncom50-miaww.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json.
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