Malicious Code Injection in disturbed_pigeon_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-94071: Malicious code in disturbed_pigeon_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The disturbed_pigeon_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 scripts that compromise its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the disturbed_pigeon_z3n package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk 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 disturbed_pigeon_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 avoid using the disturbed_pigeon_z3n package and any packages that depend on it. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The disturbed_pigeon_z3n package contains malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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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 modifies your package.json, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the disturbed_pigeon_z3n package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
