Malicious Code Injection in additional_sailfish_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93129: Malicious code in additional_sailfish_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The additional_sailfish_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the additional_sailfish_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall additional_sailfish_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 avoid using the additional_sailfish_z3n package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The additional_sailfish_z3n package has been identified as a source of malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and affect developers. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any potential impacts. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The additional_sailfish_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially causing conflicts with legitimate packages and compromising the integrity of your project.
If you have installed the additional_sailfish_z3n package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall additional_sailfish_z3n' and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit, keep your packages updated, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about vulnerabilities.
