Malicious Code Injection in verify-ain-aiusai Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170287: Malicious code in verify-ain-aiusai (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ain-aiusai package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts that create numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the verify-ain-aiusai package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ain-aiusaiIf 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 remove the verify-ain-aiusai package from your project if it is not essential. You can do this by executing the command: 'npm uninstall verify-ain-aiusai'. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The verify-ain-aiusai package contains a significant vulnerability due to its association with a malicious campaign that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications from potential security threats.
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FAQ
The verify-ain-aiusai package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities in the npm registry.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code that may lead to security breaches or data leaks.
If you have used the verify-ain-aiusai package, it is crucial to update it to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate any risks.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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