Malicious Code Injection in regular_goldfish_z3n Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-89912: Malicious code in regular_goldfish_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The regular_goldfish_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 but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. The vulnerability stems 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 regular_goldfish_z3n package involves the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to potential security risks for users and developers relying on the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall regular_goldfish_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 regular_goldfish_z3n package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall regular_goldfish_z3n. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The regular_goldfish_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to users and developers. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The regular_goldfish_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with a token reward campaign, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the continuous publication of harmful packages, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the regular_goldfish_z3n package immediately and check for any updates or patches to secure your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
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