Malicious Code Injection in trevora-yisa-cir7: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-169337: Malicious code in trevora-yisa-cir7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'trevora-yisa-cir7' 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 linked to the proliferation of malicious packages designed to inflate developer reputation scores. Such packages often contain scripts that automate the creation and publication of derivative packages, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'trevora-yisa-cir7' originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly incorporate these malicious packages into their projects, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-yisa-cir7If 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 use the following command to prevent the installation of the 'trevora-yisa-cir7' package in your project: 'npm install --no-save trevora-yisa-cir7'. However, the best practice is to remove the package entirely.
Conclusion
The 'trevora-yisa-cir7' package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful variants. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. By staying vigilant and proactive, developers can protect their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
'trevora-yisa-cir7' is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish harmful variants.
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Using malicious packages can lead to security breaches, data loss, and compromised application integrity, as they may execute harmful scripts or expose sensitive information.
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