Malicious Code Injection in ogi-bakso89-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89048: Malicious code in ogi-bakso89-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ogi-bakso89-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, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies critical files and repackages itself under various names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ogi-bakso89-miaww package stems from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ogi-bakso89-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 ogi-bakso89-miaww package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The ogi-bakso89-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package files and repackages itself. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The ogi-bakso89-miaww package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting your project's dependencies.
If you have installed the ogi-bakso89-miaww package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall ogi-bakso89-miaww.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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