Malicious Code Injection in long-zero-rain-daemon-refactor Package
Summary
MAL-2025-187862: Malicious code in long-zero-rain-daemon-refactor (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The long-zero-rain-daemon-refactor package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications for its functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall long-zero-rain-daemon-refactorIf 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 avoid using the long-zero-rain-daemon-refactor package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The long-zero-rain-daemon-refactor package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, compromising the integrity of your application and potentially introducing malicious code.
You should remove the long-zero-rain-daemon-refactor package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
