Malicious Code Injection in given_camel_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103248: Malicious code in given_camel_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The given_camel_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. Its primary function is to generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the given_camel_z3n package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish these variants, potentially affecting the integrity of the npm ecosystem and leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall given_camel_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 remove the given_camel_z3n package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall given_camel_z3n. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The given_camel_z3n package has been compromised with malicious code that can affect the integrity of npm projects. It is crucial to update or remove the package to mitigate any potential risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The given_camel_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the continuous republishing of compromised packages, affecting your project's integrity.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By using the Vulert playground, you can check if your application is affected without any signup.
If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it temporarily to prevent any potential security risks until a secure version is available.
More information can be found in the vulnerability report on the GitHub repository for malicious packages, which details the nature of the threat and affected versions.
