Malicious Code Injection in enthusiastic_gorilla_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98702: Malicious code in enthusiastic_gorilla_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The enthusiastic_gorilla_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the enthusiastic_gorilla_z3n package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers' ability to find legitimate packages and compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall enthusiastic_gorilla_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 enthusiastic_gorilla_z3n package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The enthusiastic_gorilla_z3n package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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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.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should remove the enthusiastic_gorilla_z3n package from your project and look for alternative packages. Use npm uninstall enthusiastic_gorilla_z3n to remove it.
You can use tools like npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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