Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayicaku-amha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170405: Malicious code in verify-ayicaku-amha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayicaku-amha 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, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the verify-ayicaku-amha package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file, removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential 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-ayicaku-amhaIf 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-ayicaku-amha package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The verify-ayicaku-amha package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
The verify-ayicaku-amha package 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, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the verify-ayicaku-amha package immediately using 'npm uninstall verify-ayicaku-amha' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
