Malicious Code Injection in putra-miemee70-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89587: Malicious code in putra-miemee70-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The putra-miemee70-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts designed to automatically publish variants with altered metadata, leading to potential abuse of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly install these malicious packages, risking their applications' integrity and security.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall putra-miemee70-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 putra-miemee70-miaww package and any other packages that may be part of the malicious campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit or Vulert to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The putra-miemee70-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by publishing derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and affecting your project's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall putra-miemee70-miaww' and check your package-lock.json for any remaining references.
You can use tools like npm audit or Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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