Malicious Code Injection in alright_rooster_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99373: Malicious code in alright_rooster_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The alright_rooster_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 automatic 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 npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the alright_rooster_z3n package stems from malicious code that 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 these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by inflating their reputation scores artificially. The malicious payload is part of a broader trend of packages designed to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall alright_rooster_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 alright_rooster_z3n package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your dependencies and replacing it with a trusted alternative.
Conclusion
The alright_rooster_z3n package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies critical files and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The alright_rooster_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming your project's reputation.
You should remove the alright_rooster_z3n package from your project immediately and check for any updates or patches.
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