Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayic-iamssiha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170384: Malicious code in verify-ayic-iamssiha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayic-iamssiha package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the verify-ayic-iamssiha package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayic-iamssihaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the verify-ayic-iamssiha package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall verify-ayic-iamssiha.
Conclusion
The verify-ayic-iamssiha package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to malicious activities.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, leading to potential security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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