Malicious Code Vulnerability in consistent_aardvark_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93741: Malicious code in consistent_aardvark_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The consistent_aardvark_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, often with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but in doing so, it introduces significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the consistent_aardvark_z3n package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to reputational damage and security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall consistent_aardvark_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 consistent_aardvark_z3n package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The consistent_aardvark_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 security and integrity.
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FAQ
It 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, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall consistent_aardvark_z3n' and check for any unauthorized changes in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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