Malicious Code Vulnerability in relaxed_harrier_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-89918: Malicious code in relaxed_harrier_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The relaxed_harrier_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 known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the relaxed_harrier_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk to developers who may inadvertently use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall relaxed_harrier_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 relaxed_harrier_z3n package and any packages that depend on it until a secure version is released. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. For example, 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 relaxed_harrier_z3n package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that compromises the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages to maintain the security of their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The relaxed_harrier_z3n package is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the publication of compromised packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the relaxed_harrier_z3n package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall relaxed_harrier_z3n' and check your project for any other compromised packages.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities, and review package sources before installation.
Currently, there is no patch available for the relaxed_harrier_z3n package. The best course of action is to remove the package and monitor for updates.
