Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir72: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-169270: Malicious code in trevora-cir72 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-cir72 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir72 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It includes malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir72If 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-cir72 package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir72 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to secure their applications. Regularly updating packages and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
trevora-cir72 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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