Malicious Code Injection in Devoted Tuna Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-94018: Malicious code in devoted_tuna_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'devoted_tuna_z3n' package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall devoted_tuna_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 remove the 'devoted_tuna_z3n' package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall devoted_tuna_z3n'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The 'devoted_tuna_z3n' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes compromised versions. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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