Malicious Code Vulnerability in verify-ain-us Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170316: Malicious code in verify-ain-us (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ain-us 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 various scripts that automate the generation and publication of 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 stems from the presence of malicious code within the verify-ain-us package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for the tea protocol token rewards. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ain-usIf 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-us package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The verify-ain-us package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the security of the npm ecosystem. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The verify-ain-us package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security vulnerabilities and affecting the integrity of your npm dependencies.
If you have installed the verify-ain-us package, it is crucial to remove it immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project files.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without requiring access to the code or installation.
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