Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir110: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-169163: Malicious code in trevora-cir110 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-cir110 is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with 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, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir110 originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir110If 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 trevora-cir110 package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your project by executing 'npm uninstall trevora-cir110' and replacing it with a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir110 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to update or remove this package to maintain the security and integrity of your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
trevora-cir110 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 can lead to the installation of compromised packages, posing security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. Visit https://vulert.com for more information.
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