Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir82: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-169281: Malicious code in trevora-cir82 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The trevora-cir82 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir82 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, effectively polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as well as damage to the reputation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir82If 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 avoid using the trevora-cir82 package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir82 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised variants. Developers should take immediate action to update or remove the package to protect their projects from potential security risks.
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FAQ
trevora-cir82 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, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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