Malicious Code Injection in optimistic_galliform_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95769: Malicious code in optimistic_galliform_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The optimistic_galliform_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that alter package metadata and publish harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the optimistic_galliform_z3n package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that employs scripts to modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall optimistic_galliform_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 optimistic_galliform_z3n package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The optimistic_galliform_z3n package is compromised by a vulnerability that allows malicious code injection, affecting the npm ecosystem and potentially harming developers. It is crucial to update or remove the package to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its integrity and potentially affecting your application's security.
You should update the package to a patched version if available, or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
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