Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir31: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-169225: Malicious code in trevora-cir31 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-cir31 is part of the npm ecosystem, often 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the trevora-cir31 package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers. The malicious payload poses a significant risk as it can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of projects relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir31If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the trevora-cir31 package and monitor your project's dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your npm packages using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir31 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project dependencies and pollutes the npm registry. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your project. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities is essential to maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
trevora-cir31 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 unauthorized package republishing, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the trevora-cir31 package immediately using the command npm uninstall trevora-cir31.
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Currently, there is no patched version available for trevora-cir31. It is recommended to remove the package until a secure version is released.
