Malicious Code Injection in religious_cod_z3n Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-96278: Malicious code in religious_cod_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'religious_cod_z3n' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'religious_cod_z3n' package originates 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 and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall religious_cod_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 'religious_cod_z3n' package entirely. If it is a dependency of another package, consider using npm's 'npm audit' command to identify and remove vulnerable dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'religious_cod_z3n' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
The 'religious_cod_z3n' package is an npm package associated with a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate developer reputation scores.
Using the 'religious_cod_z3n' package can expose your application to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution.
You should immediately remove the 'religious_cod_z3n' package from your project and check for any other dependencies that may be affected.
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