Malicious Code Injection in nadia-mieaceh3-ruro Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-106105: Malicious code in nadia-mieaceh3-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nadia-mieaceh3-ruro 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 exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish itself under various names, thereby affecting developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nadia-mieaceh3-ruro package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers, which can result in unauthorized access and manipulation of package data. This poses significant risks to developers relying on the npm ecosystem for secure package management.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-mieaceh3-ruroIf 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 monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and ensure that your project does not include the nadia-mieaceh3-ruro package. You can also use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: npm audit.
Conclusion
The nadia-mieaceh3-ruro package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package data and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The nadia-mieaceh3-ruro package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package data and can pollute the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the nadia-mieaceh3-ruro package immediately and audit your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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