Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayic-iamsaha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170381: Malicious code in verify-ayic-iamsaha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayic-iamsaha package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the verify-ayic-iamsaha package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then continuously republished to pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs these tactics to manipulate the npm ecosystem. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data, disruption of package integrity, and degradation of the npm registry's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayic-iamsahaIf 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 remove the verify-ayic-iamsaha package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall verify-ayic-iamsaha. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess the situation.
Conclusion
The verify-ayic-iamsaha package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to projects using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The verify-ayic-iamsaha package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing sensitive information and disrupting your project's integrity.
You should update the package to a patched version if available, or uninstall it to prevent any security risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
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