Malicious Code Injection in ogi-sate36-miaww Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-89121: Malicious code in ogi-sate36-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ogi-sate36-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ogi-sate36-miaww package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to exploit the npm ecosystem for fraudulent gains. The ramifications include compromised developer reputations, potential security risks for applications using these packages, and a polluted npm registry that makes it difficult to find legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ogi-sate36-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, avoid using the ogi-sate36-miaww package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ogi-sate36-miaww package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the registry with fraudulent packages. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The ogi-sate36-miaww package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm ecosystem for fraudulent token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
If you have installed the ogi-sate36-miaww package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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