Malicious Code Injection in sinta-kacang91-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90521: Malicious code in sinta-kacang91-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-kacang91-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript applications. It 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 that manipulate package metadata and publish numerous variants to inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sinta-kacang91-miaww package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-kacang91-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 sinta-kacang91-miaww package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The sinta-kacang91-miaww package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to users and the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your applications for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing sensitive information and compromising application integrity.
You should uninstall the sinta-kacang91-miaww package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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