Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayica-amuinadbha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170402: Malicious code in verify-ayica-amuinadbha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayica-amuinadbha 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 by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the verify-ayica-amuinadbha package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then continuously republished. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of projects relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayica-amuinadbhaIf 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-amuinadbha package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The verify-ayica-amuinadbha package has been compromised, leading to significant security vulnerabilities. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for any potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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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 file, removes private flags, and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall verify-ayica-amuinadbha and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that offer similar functionality without the associated 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 using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
