Malicious Code Vulnerability in integrated_swordfish_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104290: Malicious code in integrated_swordfish_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The integrated_swordfish_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 publishing of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's 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 harming developers' reputations and project integrity. The malicious scripts included (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are specifically designed to automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall integrated_swordfish_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor and restrict dependencies. Additionally, consider using Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The integrated_swordfish_z3n package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of your npm projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The integrated_swordfish_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming your project's integrity and reputation by introducing malicious code.
You should remove the integrated_swordfish_z3n package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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