Malicious Code Injection in super_parrotfish_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96868: Malicious code in super_parrotfish_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The super_parrotfish_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious intent, which can lead to significant issues in the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the super_parrotfish_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, which pollutes the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a degradation of the overall quality of available packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall super_parrotfish_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 super_parrotfish_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 super_parrotfish_z3n package is compromised by malicious code that modifies essential files and repackages itself to inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any updates to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The super_parrotfish_z3n package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity and trustworthiness of packages in your project.
You should remove the super_parrotfish_z3n package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
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