Malicious Code Injection in delicious_dog_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101313: Malicious code in delicious_dog_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The delicious_dog_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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the delicious_dog_z3n package originates from its malicious payload, which 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 these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and applications relying on npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall delicious_dog_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include delicious_dog_z3n in its dependencies.
Conclusion
The delicious_dog_z3n package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
delicious_dog_z3n 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 generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and affect your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the delicious_dog_z3n package immediately using 'npm uninstall delicious_dog_z3n' and check for other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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