Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir27: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-169220: Malicious code in trevora-cir27 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
trevora-cir27 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify its own metadata and continuously republish variants, thereby polluting the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir27 originates from its design to execute autopublish scripts that alter the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload not only compromises the integrity of the package but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these variants, potentially leading to further exploitation or dependency issues.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir27If 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 prevent the installation of trevora-cir27 by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall trevora-cir27. Additionally, consider using a package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies and prevent the installation of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir27 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and republish variants. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove any instances of this package from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring and securing your dependencies against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
trevora-cir27 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of modified packages that may compromise your project's integrity and security, potentially introducing further vulnerabilities.
If you have installed trevora-cir27, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
