Malicious Code Injection in Vina-Semur55-Miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91947: Malicious code in vina-semur55-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Vina-Semur55-Miaww package is a part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts designed to automatically publish derivative packages with altered names and metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Vina-Semur55-Miaww package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads 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-semur55-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 Vina-Semur55-Miaww package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always validate the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The Vina-Semur55-Miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised versions. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for publishing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's security if the malicious package is used.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall vina-semur55-miaww and look for alternatives.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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