Malicious Code Injection in beautiful_quelea_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99879: Malicious code in beautiful_quelea_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The beautiful_quelea_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs malicious scripts to modify the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, thereby polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data and the risk of executing harmful code within applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall beautiful_quelea_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the beautiful_quelea_z3n package and replace its functionality with alternative packages that are known to be secure. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The beautiful_quelea_z3n package poses a significant security risk due to its association with malicious scripts designed to manipulate package data and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious code, potential data exposure, and the pollution of the npm registry with harmful packages.
You should remove the beautiful_quelea_z3n package from your project and look for alternative packages. Additionally, monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
