Malicious Code Injection in intimate_eagle_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98767: Malicious code in intimate_eagle_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intimate_eagle_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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intimate_eagle_z3n package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting 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 intimate_eagle_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the intimate_eagle_z3n package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The intimate_eagle_z3n package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The intimate_eagle_z3n package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially causing conflicts and security issues in your project due to the presence of malicious packages.
You should immediately remove the intimate_eagle_z3n package from your project and check for any dependencies that may also be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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