Malicious Code Injection in ocha-kue77-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-88996: Malicious code in ocha-kue77-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ocha-kue77-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses significant risks to developers who may unknowingly incorporate these malicious packages into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ocha-kue77-miaww package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that 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 security of applications that depend on these packages. The malicious code is designed to execute autopublish scripts, which can lead to further exploitation and degradation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ocha-kue77-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 ocha-kue77-miaww package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The ocha-kue77-miaww package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive can help maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The ocha-kue77-miaww package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the ocha-kue77-miaww package immediately and check your application for any other vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
