Malicious Code Injection in Entire Hedgehog Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102123: Malicious code in entire_hedgehog_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'entire_hedgehog_z3n' package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has led to the proliferation of numerous packages designed to inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is vulnerable to malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the 'entire_hedgehog_z3n' package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has exploited npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall entire_hedgehog_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. This will help avoid inadvertently installing compromised packages. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'entire_hedgehog_z3n' package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise npm projects. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can provide additional protection against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of compromised packages, potentially affecting your project's integrity.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall entire_hedgehog_z3n' and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
