Malicious Code Vulnerability in xaver-sate8-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92412: Malicious code in xaver-sate8-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The xaver-sate8-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 facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the xaver-sate8-miaww package originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential misuse of developer reputation systems 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 xaver-sate8-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 xaver-sate8-miaww package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly rely on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The xaver-sate8-miaww package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any related vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The xaver-sate8-miaww package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should remove the xaver-sate8-miaww package from your project and monitor for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
