Malicious Code Injection in determined_landfowl_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101380: Malicious code in determined_landfowl_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The determined_landfowl_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the determined_landfowl_z3n package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The primary risk is that it can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising their projects with untrusted code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall determined_landfowl_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 determined_landfowl_z3n package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to check your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The determined_landfowl_z3n package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and can lead to npm registry pollution. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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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 can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and publish untrusted packages, potentially compromising your project.
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You should uninstall the determined_landfowl_z3n package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay updated on known vulnerabilities.
