Malicious Code Vulnerability in munya-mipta-munaro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160983: Malicious code in munya-mipta-munaro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The munya-mipta-munaro package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, potentially harming developers' reputations and polluting the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the munya-mipta-munaro package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the automatic publication of derivative packages. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also compromises the integrity of the npm registry by introducing numerous unwanted packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall munya-mipta-munaroIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the munya-mipta-munaro package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The munya-mipta-munaro package contains a serious vulnerability that can lead to the modification of your project's package.json and the pollution of the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The munya-mipta-munaro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is linked to a token reward campaign that floods the registry with malicious packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the munya-mipta-munaro package immediately using the command npm uninstall munya-mipta-munaro.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
