Malicious Code Injection in suitable_iguana_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96864: Malicious code in suitable_iguana_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The suitable_iguana_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities related to token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. The vulnerability stems from its ability to automatically publish derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation and registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the suitable_iguana_z3n package originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to significant ramifications, including the potential for developers to unknowingly publish compromised packages, thereby affecting the integrity of the npm ecosystem and harming the reputation of legitimate developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suitable_iguana_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 remove the suitable_iguana_z3n package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall suitable_iguana_z3n. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The suitable_iguana_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their projects from potential harm.
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FAQ
suitable_iguana_z3n is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate certain functionalities related to token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic publication of malicious packages, which may compromise your project's integrity and affect your reputation as a developer.
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 requiring any installation.
Check the npm registry for any updated versions of the suitable_iguana_z3n package that may contain patches for this vulnerability.
As a temporary measure, you can uninstall the suitable_iguana_z3n package from your project to mitigate the risk until a secure version is available.
