Malicious Code Injection in nadia-mangut77-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88607: Malicious code in nadia-mangut77-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-mangut77-miaww package 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 numerous derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised, leading to significant risks for developers and users who may inadvertently use it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being associated with a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. It contains scripts designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk of unintentional exposure of sensitive information and misuse of developer accounts.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-mangut77-miawwIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the nadia-mangut77-miaww package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The nadia-mangut77-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information and the pollution of the npm registry, which may affect the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall nadia-mangut77-miaww and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your project for vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
