Malicious Code Injection in integral_pike_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95060: Malicious code in integral_pike_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The integral_pike_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts. These scripts are intended to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores by generating numerous derivative packages with random names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the integral_pike_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to clutter the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall integral_pike_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 integral_pike_z3n package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall integral_pike_z3n'. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The integral_pike_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is essential to take immediate action to remove or update the package to safeguard your development environment.
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FAQ
The integral_pike_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your project's package.json file, potentially exposing it to further attacks and cluttering the npm registry with malicious packages.
If you have installed the integral_pike_z3n package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
More information can be found in the vulnerability report on the GitHub repository for malicious packages or by consulting the npm registry.
