Malicious Code Injection in verify-aysali-gufanais Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170432: Malicious code in verify-aysali-gufanais (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-aysali-gufanais package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the generation of derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating numerous variants with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the verify-aysali-gufanais package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing system to pollute the registry and mislead developers regarding the package's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-aysali-gufanaisIf 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-aysali-gufanais package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The verify-aysali-gufanais package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your applications for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by modifying package configurations and flooding the npm registry with unwanted variants.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
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