Malicious Code Injection in digital_dove_z3n Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-101570: Malicious code in digital_dove_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The digital_dove_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards in the tea.xyz protocol. The presence of malicious scripts within this package poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the digital_dove_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages, potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on them. The malicious payload is designed to exploit npm's publishing system, making it difficult for developers to identify and mitigate the risks associated with these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall digital_dove_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, avoid using the digital_dove_z3n package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your package dependencies to ensure they are secure.
Conclusion
The digital_dove_z3n package has been identified as a malicious package that poses significant risks to developers and applications using npm. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The digital_dove_z3n package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting npm's publishing mechanisms.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of untrustworthy packages in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the digital_dove_z3n package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall digital_dove_z3n.
You can use Vulert to monitor your application for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Vulert utilizes package-lock.json to alert you of any vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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