Malicious Code Vulnerability in icy_flyingfish_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-94907: Malicious code in icy_flyingfish_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The icy_flyingfish_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 code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the icy_flyingfish_z3n package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall icy_flyingfish_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 icy_flyingfish_z3n package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Regularly audit your npm packages using 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The icy_flyingfish_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The icy_flyingfish_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 generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and affect your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the icy_flyingfish_z3n package immediately using 'npm uninstall icy_flyingfish_z3n' and monitor your dependencies for any further issues.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your npm packages using 'npm audit', keep your dependencies updated, and utilize tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring of vulnerabilities.
