Malicious Code Injection in umi-buburayam58-miaww: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-117613: Malicious code in umi-buburayam58-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package umi-buburayam58-miaww is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to malicious scripts that modify package metadata and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the umi-buburayam58-miaww package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications relying on this package and a compromised developer reputation system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-buburayam58-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 affected package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The umi-buburayam58-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republish variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
umi-buburayam58-miaww is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, posing security risks for applications that depend on this package.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall umi-buburayam58-miaww and check for any alternative packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time. Simply upload your package-lock.json file to receive alerts.
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