Malicious Code Injection in suspicious_tiger_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96905: Malicious code in suspicious_tiger_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The suspicious_tiger_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, its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the suspicious_tiger_z3n package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for package management. The malicious behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for applications using these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suspicious_tiger_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 suspicious_tiger_z3n package and any packages that depend on it. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes and remove any suspicious packages immediately.
Conclusion
The suspicious_tiger_z3n package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such risks effectively.
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FAQ
The suspicious_tiger_z3n package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been compromised by malicious code.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and repackages it, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and reputation damage for developers.
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You should uninstall the suspicious_tiger_z3n package immediately and review your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
There is no patch available for the suspicious_tiger_z3n package as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
