Malicious Code Injection in verify-ain-aiusami Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170293: Malicious code in verify-ain-aiusami (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ain-aiusami 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 containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with derivative packages. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive information, unauthorized access to systems, and degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ain-aiusamiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the verify-ain-aiusami package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The verify-ain-aiusami package poses significant security risks due to its malicious code. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names to inflate developer reputation scores.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check your application for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, exposure of sensitive information, and pollution of the npm registry.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities, providing alerts as needed.
