Malicious Code Injection in trevora-cir98: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-169298: Malicious code in trevora-cir98 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-cir98 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. Its primary function is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior raises significant security concerns as it can lead to the proliferation of malicious code within the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-cir98 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, which can lead to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The malicious payload poses a risk to developers and users by potentially introducing harmful code into their applications, compromising security and integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-cir98If 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 trevora-cir98 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your npm packages to identify and remove any that may be malicious.
Conclusion
The trevora-cir98 package poses a significant security threat due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove any affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive can help mitigate risks associated with such malicious packages.
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FAQ
trevora-cir98 is an npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can introduce malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall trevora-cir98' and audit your other dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
