Malicious Code Injection in Silky Crow Z3N Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-108679: Malicious code in silky_crow_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'silky_crow_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 integrity 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 leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of their projects. The malicious scripts are typically named auto.js, autopublish.js, autopublish2.js, and autopublish3.js.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall silky_crow_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 'silky_crow_z3n' package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unauthorized changes to package.json.
Conclusion
The 'silky_crow_z3n' package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The 'silky_crow_z3n' package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your project's package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and reputation.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
If you have installed 'silky_crow_z3n', it is advisable to remove it immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
