Malicious Code Injection in original_antelope_z3n Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-122418: Malicious code in original_antelope_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The original_antelope_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality has been compromised, making it a vector for malicious code injection.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall original_antelope_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the original_antelope_z3n package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file 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 original_antelope_z3n package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The original_antelope_z3n package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the original_antelope_z3n package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
