Malicious Code Vulnerability in verify-ai-aiusamai Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170256: Malicious code in verify-ai-aiusamai (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ai-aiusamai package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for AI verification tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of variants with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the verify-ai-aiusamai package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who inadvertently use these packages. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ai-aiusamaiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The verify-ai-aiusamai package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for AI verification tasks but has been compromised with malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, inflate reputation scores, and pollute the npm registry, posing security risks.
You should uninstall the verify-ai-aiusamai package immediately using 'npm uninstall verify-ai-aiusamai'.
No, it is recommended to avoid using this package altogether as it is part of a malicious campaign.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
