Malicious Code Injection in added_magpie_z3n Package: npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-98604: Malicious code in added_magpie_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The added_magpie_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of 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. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the added_magpie_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to manipulate package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as well as damage to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall added_magpie_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 manually inspect your package.json file and remove any instances of added_magpie_z3n. Additionally, avoid using packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign until the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
The added_magpie_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action to update or remove the package to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The added_magpie_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unauthorized variants, potentially compromising your project's security.
If you have installed the added_magpie_z3n package, you should update it to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the Open Source Vulnerability database and through security advisories related to the npm ecosystem.
