Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayca-amilsukaoxmai Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170378: Malicious code in verify-ayca-amilsukaoxmai (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayca-amilsukaoxmai package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of a token reward campaign associated with tea.xyz. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that alter its behavior and impact the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code within the verify-ayca-amilsukaoxmai package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry, which can affect other developers and projects relying on npm packages. This malicious activity is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for fraudulent gains.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayca-amilsukaoxmaiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the verify-ayca-amilsukaoxmai package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The verify-ayca-amilsukaoxmai package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall verify-ayca-amilsukaoxmai' and check for alternative packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to install any software.
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