Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir28: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-169221: Malicious code in trevora-cir28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-cir28 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 the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores, posing significant risks to users and the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir28 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the security of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir28If 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 trevora-cir28 and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. 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-cir28 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. Users are advised to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is essential to maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Trevor-cir28 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 pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the security and integrity of applications that rely on affected packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall trevora-cir28 and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without any signup.
