Malicious Code Vulnerability in wati-getuk42-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92012: Malicious code in wati-getuk42-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
Background
The wati-getuk42-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, it has recently 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.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a token reward campaign that employs malicious scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in compromised application integrity and security risks for developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wati-getuk42-miawwIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the wati-getuk42-miaww package from your project by running: npm uninstall wati-getuk42-miaww. This will prevent any potential exploitation until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The wati-getuk42-miaww package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and users. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for wati-getuk42-miaww →
FAQ
The wati-getuk42-miaww package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can compromise your application's integrity by introducing malicious code that modifies essential files and floods the npm registry.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it as a temporary measure to mitigate risks until a secure version is available.
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
