Malicious Code Injection in Molecular Partridge Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105943: Malicious code in molecular_partridge_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The molecular_partridge_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is often included in projects to manage dependencies and facilitate various functionalities. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems 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, removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the affected projects but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to trust the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall molecular_partridge_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 avoid using the molecular_partridge_z3n package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The molecular_partridge_z3n package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used in JavaScript projects, but it has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by modifying essential files and flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall molecular_partridge_z3n.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
