Malicious Code Injection in dominant_stoat_z3n: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-101703: Malicious code in dominant_stoat_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'dominant_stoat_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.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'dominant_stoat_z3n' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers who rely on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dominant_stoat_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 'dominant_stoat_z3n' package and any other packages that may have been published as part of the same malicious campaign. Monitor your package dependencies closely and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The 'dominant_stoat_z3n' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the 'dominant_stoat_z3n' package immediately and review your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
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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