Malicious Code Injection in constitutional_stork_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100900: Malicious code in constitutional_stork_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The constitutional_stork_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through automated publishing scripts. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the constitutional_stork_z3n package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the proliferation of spammy packages in the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall constitutional_stork_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, avoid using the constitutional_stork_z3n package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to check your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The constitutional_stork_z3n package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious code.
The malicious code can lead to the generation of spammy packages, compromising the integrity of your project's dependencies.
Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall constitutional_stork_z3n' and check for any other affected packages.
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