Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayicaku-amuinahua Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170412: Malicious code in verify-ayicaku-amuinahua (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayicaku-amuinahua 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.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate 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-ayicaku-amuinahuaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the verify-ayicaku-amuinahua package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which alerts you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The verify-ayicaku-amuinahua package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure 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, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall verify-ayicaku-amuinahua' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or installation.
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