Malicious Code Injection in patria-getuk67-miaww Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-89385: Malicious code in patria-getuk67-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The patria-getuk67-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 to contain malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the patria-getuk67-miaww package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall patria-getuk67-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 patria-getuk67-miaww package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. 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 patria-getuk67-miaww package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall patria-getuk67-miaww' and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
