Malicious Code Injection in trevora-ysa-cir7: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-169338: Malicious code in trevora-ysa-cir7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package trevora-ysa-cir7 is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts designed to manipulate developer reputation scores. The trevora-ysa-cir7 package, like others in this campaign, is intended to automatically publish derivative packages with altered names and metadata, which can lead to significant issues within the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in trevora-ysa-cir7 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior not only pollutes the registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall trevora-ysa-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 avoid using the trevora-ysa-cir7 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The trevora-ysa-cir7 package poses a significant risk to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Trevor-ysa-cir7 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may contain harmful scripts that can affect your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall trevora-ysa-cir7' and review your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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