Malicious Code Vulnerability in tomi-pecel13-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91178: Malicious code in tomi-pecel13-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tomi-pecel13-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 code that alters its own package.json file and publishes variants to the npm registry, potentially leading to widespread pollution of the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tomi-pecel13-miaww package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with numerous derivative packages, which can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem and lead to security risks for developers relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tomi-pecel13-miawwIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the tomi-pecel13-miaww package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The tomi-pecel13-miaww package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and your projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
The tomi-pecel13-miaww package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing security risks.
You should remove the tomi-pecel13-miaww package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep them updated, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
