Malicious Code Injection in verify-tayic-aluslibamu Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170497: Malicious code in verify-tayic-aluslibamu (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-tayic-aluslibamu package is part of the npm ecosystem and was associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through automated publishing scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that alters its own package.json file and generates numerous derivative packages to manipulate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which clutters the npm registry and can potentially compromise the integrity of other packages. The malicious code is designed to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, posing a risk to the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-tayic-aluslibamuIf 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 prevent the package from being used in your project by removing it from your package.json file and running npm install to update your dependencies.
Conclusion
The verify-tayic-aluslibamu package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of npm projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should remove the package immediately and check for any updates or alternatives to ensure your project remains secure.
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