Malicious Code Injection in amused_spoonbill_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93226: Malicious code in amused_spoonbill_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'amused_spoonbill_z3n' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'amused_spoonbill_z3n' package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive information and a compromised development environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall amused_spoonbill_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include 'amused_spoonbill_z3n' in its dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'amused_spoonbill_z3n' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's security.
You should remove the 'amused_spoonbill_z3n' package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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