Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir97: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-169297: Malicious code in trevora-cir97 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-cir97 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 through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir97 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that 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 these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can potentially allow attackers to exploit the npm ecosystem, affecting developers and users relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir97If 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 remove the trevora-cir97 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall trevora-cir97. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a patched version is available.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir97 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
trevora-cir97 is an npm package that is 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 integrity of your project and other packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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