Malicious Code Injection in wawan-lepet63-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92124: Malicious code in wawan-lepet63-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wawan-lepet63-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the wawan-lepet63-miaww package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, posing risks such as reputation damage for developers and potential security threats for users of affected packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wawan-lepet63-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 remove the wawan-lepet63-miaww package from your project to prevent any malicious activity. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall wawan-lepet63-miaww.
Conclusion
The wawan-lepet63-miaww package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects and maintain the integrity of their development environment.
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FAQ
The wawan-lepet63-miaww package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation damage and security vulnerabilities.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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