Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir120: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-169174: Malicious code in trevora-cir120 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-cir120 is part of a series of malicious npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir120 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This activity can clutter the npm registry and potentially introduce harmful code into projects that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir120If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the trevora-cir120 package and replace it with a known safe alternative. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify any vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir120 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
trevora-cir120 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall trevora-cir120' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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