Malicious Code Injection in Managing Pigeon Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95378: Malicious code in managing_pigeon_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The managing_pigeon_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in managing_pigeon_z3n originates from its association with a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall managing_pigeon_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the managing_pigeon_z3n package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative that does not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The managing_pigeon_z3n package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for any potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Managing_pigeon_z3n is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should remove the managing_pigeon_z3n package from your project and consider using a trusted alternative.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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