Malicious Code Injection in vida-soto89-miaww Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-91851: Malicious code in vida-soto89-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vida-soto89-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vida-soto89-miaww package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a polluted npm registry, affecting developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vida-soto89-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 monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert. By utilizing Vulert, you can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to access the code or installation. You can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to analyze your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The vida-soto89-miaww package is a malicious npm package that poses a significant risk to developers and users by polluting the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The vida-soto89-miaww package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into your application.
You should uninstall the vida-soto89-miaww package immediately using the command npm uninstall vida-soto89-miaww and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and keep your software updated with the latest security patches.
