Malicious Code Vulnerability in verify-ayai-auioanygial Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170348: Malicious code in verify-ayai-auioanygial (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayai-auioanygial package is part of a broader campaign targeting npm, where malicious packages are created to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package is designed to manipulate package.json files, removing private flags and altering version numbers, which can lead to significant security risks for developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the verify-ayai-auioanygial package, which is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies package.json files to remove private flags and changes version numbers, which can lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayai-auioanygialIf 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 manually edit your package.json file to remove any references to the verify-ayai-auioanygial package and ensure that your project does not depend on any malicious packages. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The verify-ayai-auioanygial package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious intent to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputations. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and dependency issues.
Immediately remove the verify-ayai-auioanygial package from your project and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to your code or installation.
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