Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayic-iamha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170380: Malicious code in verify-ayic-iamha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayic-iamha package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded in the verify-ayic-iamha package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayic-iamhaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the verify-ayic-iamha package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The verify-ayic-iamha package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters project dependencies. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such risks effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your project's dependencies and potentially exposes it to further security risks.
You should uninstall the verify-ayic-iamha package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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