Malicious Code Injection in noble_crow_z3n Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-106359: Malicious code in noble_crow_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The noble_crow_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 for developers, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. The vulnerability arises from the package's ability to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation and registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the noble_crow_z3n package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random names for new packages. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm registry's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall noble_crow_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 noble_crow_z3n package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools 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 noble_crow_z3n package presents a significant security vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for similar vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
The noble_crow_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to reward developers with tokens.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your package metadata, potentially compromising your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the noble_crow_z3n package immediately and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
There is no patch for the noble_crow_z3n package itself; the best course of action is to remove the package and avoid using similar packages.
