Malicious Code Injection in evana-notthedevs Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-102273: Malicious code in evana-notthedevs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The evana-notthedevs package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the evana-notthedevs package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The malicious payload can pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users who rely on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall evana-notthedevsIf 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 evana-notthedevs package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall evana-notthedevs. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment.
Conclusion
The evana-notthedevs package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your project from potential threats.
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FAQ
The evana-notthedevs package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing unwanted or malicious code.
If you have installed the evana-notthedevs package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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