Malicious Code Vulnerability in solid_marsupial_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108913: Malicious code in solid_marsupial_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The solid_marsupial_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design, which includes autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload can also lead to security risks if other packages depend on the compromised versions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall solid_marsupial_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the solid_marsupial_z3n package altogether. If it is already in use, ensure to remove it from your dependencies as mentioned in the 'how_to_fix' section.
Conclusion
The solid_marsupial_z3n package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
The solid_marsupial_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may affect other packages that depend on compromised versions, potentially introducing security risks.
You should uninstall the solid_marsupial_z3n package immediately using the command: npm uninstall solid_marsupial_z3n.
As of now, there is no patched version available. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
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