Malicious Code Vulnerability in senior_dove_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108529: Malicious code in senior_dove_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The senior_dove_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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the senior_dove_z3n package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation by attackers. The ramifications include compromised developer reputations and the risk of users inadvertently installing malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall senior_dove_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 avoid using the senior_dove_z3n package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities using tools like npm audit.
Conclusion
The senior_dove_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users alike. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The senior_dove_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the installation of unwanted or harmful packages, compromising your project's integrity.
If you have installed the senior_dove_z3n package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall senior_dove_z3n' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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