Malicious Code Injection in rolling_hawk_z3n Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-96394: Malicious code in rolling_hawk_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rolling_hawk_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 rolling_hawk_z3n package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rolling_hawk_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 rolling_hawk_z3n package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall rolling_hawk_z3n. This will prevent any potential exploitation of the vulnerability until a patched version is available.
Conclusion
The rolling_hawk_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action to update or remove this package to safeguard your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your ability to monitor and manage open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The rolling_hawk_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names, leading to npm registry pollution.
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Using this package can lead to security breaches, as it may introduce malicious code into your application, compromising its integrity and the security of your data.
Regularly updating your packages, using tools like Vulert for monitoring vulnerabilities, and auditing your dependencies can help prevent similar issues.
