Malicious Code Vulnerability in vera-dradag98-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91677: Malicious code in vera-dradag98-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-dradag98-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious payload embedded within the vera-dradag98-miaww package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by malicious actors. The ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive data and the risk of further malicious activities stemming from the compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-dradag98-miawwIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If immediate removal of the package is not feasible, consider isolating the affected package in a separate environment to minimize risk. Additionally, monitor your application for any unusual behavior that may arise from the use of this package.
Conclusion
The vera-dradag98-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its embedded malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your application from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
It is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to unauthorized access and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall vera-dradag98-miaww' and check for any other vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
There is no patch for this specific package; the recommended action is to remove it entirely.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
