Malicious Code Vulnerability in accepted_zebra_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93098: Malicious code in accepted_zebra_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The accepted_zebra_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that can alter project configurations and publish harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the accepted_zebra_z3n package originates from its 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 that pollute the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of projects that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall accepted_zebra_z3nIf 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 remove the accepted_zebra_z3n package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall accepted_zebra_z3n'. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The accepted_zebra_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise project integrity. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application from potential threats.
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FAQ
The accepted_zebra_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project files and the potential pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
If you are using accepted_zebra_z3n, you should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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