Malicious Code Vulnerability in ocha-sate89-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89030: Malicious code in ocha-sate89-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ocha-sate89-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its functionality has been compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the ocha-sate89-miaww package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry, posing a risk to developers and users relying on the integrity of npm packages. The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for applications using these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ocha-sate89-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-sate89-miaww package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Conclusion
The ocha-sate89-miaww package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The ocha-sate89-miaww package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the ocha-sate89-miaww package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
