Malicious Code Injection in nadia-rangginang46-miaww: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-88627: Malicious code in nadia-rangginang46-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nadia-rangginang46-miaww 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 aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. It generates and publishes derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nadia-rangginang46-miaww originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to manipulate package.json files. This manipulation includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers and users who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-rangginang46-miawwIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the nadia-rangginang46-miaww package and consider using 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 for potential threats.
Conclusion
The nadia-rangginang46-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
nadia-rangginang46-miaww is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of untrustworthy packages, potentially compromising your project's security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the nadia-rangginang46-miaww package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
