Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayai-auigial Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170343: Malicious code in verify-ayai-auigial (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayai-auigial package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the verify-ayai-auigial package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the security of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayai-auigialIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor and restrict the use of known vulnerable packages. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access. To check if your application is affected, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The verify-ayai-auigial package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
The verify-ayai-auigial package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the verify-ayai-auigial package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Regularly update your packages, use trusted sources, and monitor your dependencies with tools like Vulert to prevent similar vulnerabilities.
