Malicious Code Injection in verify-ain-misuauka Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170299: Malicious code in verify-ain-misuauka (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ain-misuauka 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 for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the verify-ain-misuauka package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and republishing of these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This poses significant risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's trustworthiness.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ain-misuaukaIf 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-ain-misuauka package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The verify-ain-misuauka package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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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 malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, affecting your project's security.
You should uninstall the verify-ain-misuauka package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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