Malicious Code Injection in verify-ain-misuanuka Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170297: Malicious code in verify-ain-misuanuka (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ain-misuanuka 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 through the generation of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the verify-ain-misuanuka package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, which can lead to reputation inflation for malicious actors and potential security risks for developers using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ain-misuanukaIf 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-misuanuka package from your project by executing: npm uninstall verify-ain-misuanuka. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The verify-ain-misuanuka package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate derivative packages for token rewards.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
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