Malicious Code Injection in past_frog_z3n Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-89363: Malicious code in past_frog_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The past_frog_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, often with randomized names. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the past_frog_z3n package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, effectively polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as well as a degradation of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall past_frog_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 past_frog_z3n package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall past_frog_z3n'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a patch is available.
Conclusion
The past_frog_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to maintain the security of your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
The past_frog_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of malicious code, which can compromise your project's security.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application for this specific vulnerability using the Vulert playground without any signup.
If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it as a temporary measure to avoid potential security risks.
You can find detailed information about this vulnerability in the official npm registry or through security advisories related to the past_frog_z3n package.
