Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir147: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-169203: Malicious code in trevora-cir147 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
trevora-cir147 is an npm package that is part 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 in exchange for tea protocol token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir147 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm ecosystem with packages designed to manipulate developer reputation. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir147If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. Regularly audit your npm packages using the command: npm audit. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir147 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their software.
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FAQ
trevora-cir147 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 and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the trevora-cir147 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall trevora-cir147.
Yes, regularly audit your npm packages and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
There is no patch available for trevora-cir147 as it is recommended to uninstall the package instead.
