Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayica-amuina Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170399: Malicious code in verify-ayica-amuina (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayica-amuina package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to clutter the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayica-amuinaIf 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 avoid using the verify-ayica-amuina package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The verify-ayica-amuina package has been compromised with malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and generates unwanted package variants, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
You should remove the verify-ayica-amuina package from your project and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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