Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayic-iamusaha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170386: Malicious code in verify-ayic-iamusaha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayic-iamusaha package is part of the npm ecosystem, often 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. These packages typically include scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the verify-ayic-iamusaha package stems from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayic-iamusahaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the verify-ayic-iamusaha package altogether. If it is a dependency of another package, consider removing that package or finding an alternative that does not introduce this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The verify-ayic-iamusaha package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised versions. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should remove the verify-ayic-iamusaha package from your project immediately to mitigate any risks.
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