Malicious Code Injection in digital_peafowl_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-94026: Malicious code in digital_peafowl_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The digital_peafowl_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 its integrity and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the digital_peafowl_z3n package stems 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 variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and applications. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall digital_peafowl_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 digital_peafowl_z3n package from your project by executing: npm uninstall digital_peafowl_z3n. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The digital_peafowl_z3n package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise applications using it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your application from potential threats. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The digital_peafowl_z3n package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
If immediate updates are not possible, consider uninstalling the package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the vulnerability report and through security advisories related to the npm ecosystem.
