Malicious Code Vulnerability in local_termite_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95302: Malicious code in local_termite_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The local_termite_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, commonly 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 exploits npm's publishing capabilities, leading to potential security risks for developers and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the local_termite_z3n package stems from its involvement in a token reward campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify package.json files, removing private flags and changing version numbers. They generate random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the development environment. The malicious payload can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, posing risks to the security and reliability 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 local_termite_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the local_termite_z3n package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file using Vulert to receive real-time alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The local_termite_z3n package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
See every vulnerability recorded for local_termite_z3n →
FAQ
The local_termite_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 the pollution of the npm registry, compromise the integrity of your project, and inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently.
You should uninstall the local_termite_z3n package immediately using the command npm uninstall local_termite_z3n.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
