Malicious Code Injection in Aesthetic Zebra Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99231: Malicious code in aesthetic_zebra_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Aesthetic Zebra Z3N package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various aesthetic-related functionalities in web applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages, which can compromise the integrity of projects relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly integrate these compromised packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall aesthetic_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 measure, avoid using the Aesthetic Zebra Z3N package and consider alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The Aesthetic Zebra Z3N package poses a significant security risk due to its association with malicious activities in the npm ecosystem. Developers are advised to remove this package from their projects and monitor for updates or alternatives to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign, designed to flood the npm registry with derivative packages.
Integrating this package can lead to security risks, including the potential for your project to be polluted with malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall aesthetic_zebra_z3n' and look for alternatives.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to remove the package until a safe version is released.
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