Malicious Code Injection in logical_hamster_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95303: Malicious code in logical_hamster_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The logical_hamster_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 generation and publication of derivative packages, which can 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 logical_hamster_z3n package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods npm with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall logical_hamster_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 restrict the use of the logical_hamster_z3n package in your project by removing it from your dependencies and avoiding any installations that include it. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The logical_hamster_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for updates to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The logical_hamster_z3n package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other packages and causing reputation issues for developers.
You should remove the logical_hamster_z3n package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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