Malicious Code Injection in premier_angelfish_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95984: Malicious code in premier_angelfish_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The premier_angelfish_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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the premier_angelfish_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall premier_angelfish_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 premier_angelfish_z3n package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall premier_angelfish_z3n.
Conclusion
The premier_angelfish_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the security of the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The premier_angelfish_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities in your project.
If you have installed the premier_angelfish_z3n package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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