Malicious Code Injection in Curved Crow Z3N Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-101170: Malicious code in curved_crow_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Curved Crow Z3N is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through a network of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the curved_crow_z3n package. This code is designed to automatically modify the package.json file, removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The result is a proliferation of derivative packages that can pollute the npm registry, inflate developer reputation scores, and potentially lead to further exploitation of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall curved_crow_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the curved_crow_z3n package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to your package.json file and revert them as necessary.
Conclusion
The curved_crow_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to the integrity of npm projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
Curved_crow_z3n is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to distribute token rewards through derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized changes and the creation of numerous derivative packages that can clutter the npm registry.
You should uninstall the curved_crow_z3n package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for this vulnerability using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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