Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir73: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-169271: Malicious code in trevora-cir73 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-cir73 is part of a series of npm packages that have been linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious software.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir73 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, which allows the package to continuously republish variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of applications that depend on these packages, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir73If 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-cir73 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to ensure that no malicious packages are present.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir73 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
trevora-cir73 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall trevora-cir73 and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just your package-lock.json file.
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