Malicious Code Injection in female_dingo_z3n Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-94484: Malicious code in female_dingo_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The female_dingo_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 security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the female_dingo_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall female_dingo_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the female_dingo_z3n package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always validate the packages you use by checking their integrity and reputation in the community.
Conclusion
The female_dingo_z3n package has been identified as a source of malicious code that can compromise the security of npm projects. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take proactive steps to secure their applications by removing affected packages and monitoring for future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The female_dingo_z3n package is part of a campaign that generates and publishes derivative npm packages to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the female_dingo_z3n package immediately and review your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
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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