Malicious Code Injection in ogi-miemee15-miaww Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-89100: Malicious code in ogi-miemee15-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ogi-miemee15-miaww package is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, this functionality has been exploited to introduce malicious code that modifies package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ogi-miemee15-miaww package originates from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names 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 malicious packages in their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ogi-miemee15-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-miemee15-miaww package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unexpected changes in the package.json file and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The ogi-miemee15-miaww package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The ogi-miemee15-miaww package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
If you have installed the ogi-miemee15-miaww package, you should update it to a patched version or remove it from your project immediately.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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