Malicious Code Injection in npm Package 'vina-rangi6-miaww'
Summary
MAL-2025-91931: Malicious code in vina-rangi6-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'vina-rangi6-miaww' package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the 'vina-rangi6-miaww' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and creates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to 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-rangi6-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 prevent the installation of the compromised package by using the following command to uninstall it:
npm uninstall vina-rangi6-miaww
Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The 'vina-rangi6-miaww' package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, capable of compromising application integrity. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
The 'vina-rangi6-miaww' package is an npm package that has been linked to a token reward campaign and is known for its malicious behavior.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your package metadata and may expose your application to security risks.
If you have installed 'vina-rangi6-miaww', it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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