Malicious Code Injection in legislative_prawn_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98785: Malicious code in legislative_prawn_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The legislative_prawn_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. It is designed to facilitate various functionalities within applications. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to developers relying on this package, as it compromises the integrity of their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, leading to potential security risks and confusion among developers. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall legislative_prawn_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, avoid using the legislative_prawn_z3n package and look for alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. 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 legislative_prawn_z3n package poses a significant security risk due to its association with a malicious campaign that manipulates the npm registry. It is essential for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The legislative_prawn_z3n package is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application's dependencies, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the legislative_prawn_z3n package immediately and look for alternative packages that are secure.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or install additional software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
