Malicious Code Injection in npm Package: vina-rangi69-miaww
Summary
MAL-2025-91932: Malicious code in vina-rangi69-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'vina-rangi69-miaww' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious behavior of this package compromises the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to unintended consequences for developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'vina-rangi69-miaww' involves the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to pollute the npm registry and manipulate developer reputation scores. The malicious payload can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information and the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vina-rangi69-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 monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to package.json and regularly audit your dependencies using npm audit. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The 'vina-rangi69-miaww' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package.json and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json and floods the npm registry with untrustworthy packages.
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You should uninstall the package immediately and review your project for any unauthorized changes.
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Using this package can lead to security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive information and the proliferation of malicious packages in your project.
