Malicious Code Injection in vera-getas38-miaww: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-91683: Malicious code in vera-getas38-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package vera-getas38-miaww is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the 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 package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the vera-getas38-miaww package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers and users relying on legitimate packages. The malicious payload is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem for nefarious purposes, undermining trust in package integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-getas38-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 vera-getas38-miaww package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The vera-getas38-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The vera-getas38-miaww package is part of a campaign that automates the generation of npm packages for token rewards, but it has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and floods the npm registry with unwanted package variants, which can compromise your project's integrity.
You should remove the vera-getas38-miaww package from your project and check for any updates or patches that may address this vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit https://vulert.com for more information.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
