Malicious Code Vulnerability in Forthcoming Guanaco Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102874: Malicious code in forthcoming_guanaco_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The forthcoming_guanaco_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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality includes modifying package metadata and continuously republishing variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the forthcoming_guanaco_z3n package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation of these malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages, as they may contain harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall forthcoming_guanaco_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 forthcoming_guanaco_z3n package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The forthcoming_guanaco_z3n package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and proliferates untrustworthy packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any potential security risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the forthcoming_guanaco_z3n package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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