Malicious Code Injection in Vina-Klanting3-Miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91891: Malicious code in vina-klanting3-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Vina-Klanting3-Miaww is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify key files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design, which includes scripts that automatically alter the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vina-klanting3-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 affected package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project 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 Vina-Klanting3-Miaww package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, capable of compromising project integrity through automated scripts. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security.
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FAQ
The primary issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and republishes variants to inflate developer reputation scores.
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If you have installed the Vina-Klanting3-Miaww package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall vina-klanting3-miaww' and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, consider looking for alternative npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
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