Malicious Code Injection in nadia-kue3-miaww: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-88597: Malicious code in nadia-kue3-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nadia-kue3-miaww 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 in nadia-kue3-miaww stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-kue3-miawwIf 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 the affected package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall nadia-kue3-miaww. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json is monitored for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The nadia-kue3-miaww package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with unauthorized packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications.
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FAQ
nadia-kue3-miaww is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should update the package to the latest patched version or uninstall it to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for any open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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