Malicious Code Vulnerability in selected_falcon_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90456: Malicious code in selected_falcon_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The selected_falcon_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's 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 fraudulently and leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry. The implications of this vulnerability include potential security risks for developers using the package and the integrity of the npm ecosystem as a whole.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall selected_falcon_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the selected_falcon_z3n package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The selected_falcon_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
The selected_falcon_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability involves the modification of package.json files to remove private flags and the generation of random package names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
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If you have installed the selected_falcon_z3n package, it is advised to remove it from your project immediately to mitigate any security risks.
Yes, consider looking for alternative npm packages that offer similar functionalities without the associated risks of the selected_falcon_z3n package.
