Malicious Code Injection in remote_peafowl_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96293: Malicious code in remote_peafowl_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The remote_peafowl_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 scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the remote_peafowl_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the integrity of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall remote_peafowl_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 remote_peafowl_z3n package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The remote_peafowl_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of npm projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The remote_peafowl_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting your project's integrity and potentially harming your developer reputation.
You should uninstall the remote_peafowl_z3n package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or installation.
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