Malicious Code Injection in multiple_albatross_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105995: Malicious code in multiple_albatross_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The multiple_albatross_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, making it a potential threat to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the multiple_albatross_z3n package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation inflation for malicious actors and compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall multiple_albatross_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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock down your dependencies. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The multiple_albatross_z3n package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package.json and flooding the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the multiple_albatross_z3n package immediately and check for any references in your package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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