Malicious Code Vulnerability in nurul-botok79-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88884: Malicious code in nurul-botok79-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-botok79-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that automatically publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The presence of such malicious packages poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nurul-botok79-miaww package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's package management system for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-botok79-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 avoid using the nurul-botok79-miaww package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nurul-botok79-miaww package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is essential for developers to be vigilant about the packages they use and to regularly audit their dependencies. By following the recommended steps to uninstall the affected package and utilizing tools like Vulert, developers can enhance the security of their projects.
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FAQ
The nurul-botok79-miaww package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and republishing variants, which can lead to further security issues.
You should immediately uninstall the nurul-botok79-miaww package using the command npm uninstall nurul-botok79-miaww and audit your project for other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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