Malicious Code Injection in sinta-lengko7-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90540: Malicious code in sinta-lengko7-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-lengko7-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sinta-lengko7-miaww package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised reputation system within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-lengko7-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-lengko7-miaww package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Conclusion
The sinta-lengko7-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for potential vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The sinta-lengko7-miaww package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your application to security risks if the malicious code is executed.
If you have installed the sinta-lengko7-miaww package, you should uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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