Malicious Code Injection in aggressive_angelfish_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93172: Malicious code in aggressive_angelfish_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The aggressive_angelfish_z3n package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. This behavior raises significant concerns regarding the integrity and security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the aggressive_angelfish_z3n package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall aggressive_angelfish_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 aggressive_angelfish_z3n package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The aggressive_angelfish_z3n package contains malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your project remains secure.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to automate the creation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by introducing unwanted changes and potentially exposing sensitive information.
You should uninstall the aggressive_angelfish_z3n package immediately and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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