Malicious Code Injection in Substantial Condor Z3N Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-96837: Malicious code in substantial_condor_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The substantial_condor_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of a token reward campaign associated with tea.xyz. 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the substantial_condor_z3n package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which are then continuously republished. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall substantial_condor_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 substantial_condor_z3n package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The substantial_condor_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of unauthorized packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should remove the substantial_condor_z3n package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
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