Malicious Code Injection in verify-aikn-smisa Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170269: Malicious code in verify-aikn-smisa (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-aikn-smisa package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its functionality that modifies package metadata and inflates developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the verify-aikn-smisa package. It includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the packages within the ecosystem. The malicious payload can potentially expose developers to security risks and damage their reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-aikn-smisaIf 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 verify-aikn-smisa package until a fix is released. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any changes that may indicate the presence of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The verify-aikn-smisa package has been identified as malicious due to its harmful code that modifies package metadata and inflates developer reputation scores. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your project from potential risks.
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FAQ
The verify-aikn-smisa package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and reputation damage.
You should update the package to the latest version if a patch is available, or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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