Malicious Code Injection in Attractive Rabbit Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93304: Malicious code in attractive_rabbit_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Attractive Rabbit Z3N package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Attractive Rabbit Z3N package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign 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 variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent applications. The malicious payload can affect the reputation of developers and the reliability of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall attractive_rabbit_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 Attractive Rabbit Z3N package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The Attractive Rabbit Z3N package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for updates to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Attractive Rabbit Z3N is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should remove the Attractive Rabbit Z3N package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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