Malicious Code Injection in verify-ayisali-gan Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170415: Malicious code in verify-ayisali-gan (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-ayisali-gan package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the verify-ayisali-gan package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, which can affect the integrity of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-ayisali-ganIf 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-ayisali-gan package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The verify-ayisali-gan package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The verify-ayisali-gan package is an npm package that is part of a campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and affecting the integrity of your application.
You should remove the verify-ayisali-gan package from your project immediately and consider using alternative packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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