Malicious Code Injection in musical_hookworm_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106050: Malicious code in musical_hookworm_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The musical_hookworm_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for managing JavaScript dependencies in web applications. This package, like many others, is susceptible to malicious code injections that can compromise the integrity of the software. The vulnerability stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with harmful packages.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability involves the injection of malicious code into the musical_hookworm_z3n package. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to potential security risks such as unauthorized access and pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as a source of numerous malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall musical_hookworm_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 remove the musical_hookworm_z3n package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall musical_hookworm_z3n. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The musical_hookworm_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your application's security. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring.
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FAQ
musical_hookworm_z3n is an npm package used for managing JavaScript dependencies, but it has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should immediately update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
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