Malicious Code Injection in Nustar-Miuyu-Ioadpd Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163888: Malicious code in nustar-miuyu-ioadpd (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Nustar-Miuyu-Ioadpd package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Nustar-Miuyu-Ioadpd package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily 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 dependency confusion and the proliferation of malicious code within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nustar-miuyu-ioadpdIf 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 remove the Nustar-Miuyu-Ioadpd package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall nustar-miuyu-ioadpd. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The Nustar-Miuyu-Ioadpd package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial to address this vulnerability by updating or removing the package and employing monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard your projects against future threats.
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FAQ
Nustar-Miuyu-Ioadpd is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, potentially compromising your project's security and integrity.
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If no patched version is available, it is recommended to remove the package from your project and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality.
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