Malicious Code Injection in tiara-getuk5-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91046: Malicious code in tiara-getuk5-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tiara-getuk5-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 as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tiara-getuk5-miaww package arises from 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 employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation of these malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using affected packages, as well as a degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-getuk5-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 tiara-getuk5-miaww package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The tiara-getuk5-miaww package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to ensure a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The tiara-getuk5-miaww package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the tiara-getuk5-miaww package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
While the primary concern is security, the presence of malicious packages can lead to unexpected behavior and performance issues in your application.
