Malicious Code Injection in satisfactory_barnacle_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96441: Malicious code in satisfactory_barnacle_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The satisfactory_barnacle_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It 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 the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in satisfactory_barnacle_z3n arises from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The source of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall satisfactory_barnacle_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 satisfactory_barnacle_z3n package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always validate the packages you include in your project to ensure they do not contain malicious code.
Conclusion
The satisfactory_barnacle_z3n package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit npm's publishing system. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
satisfactory_barnacle_z3n is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate npm's publishing system for fraudulent purposes.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed satisfactory_barnacle_z3n, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall satisfactory_barnacle_z3n' and review your project's dependencies for other potential vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for well-maintained and widely used packages that serve the same purpose as satisfactory_barnacle_z3n, ensuring they have a good reputation and community support.
