Malicious Code Injection in Technological Galliform Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96940: Malicious code in technological_galliform_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'technological_galliform_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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the 'technological_galliform_z3n' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The potential ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive information, reputation damage for developers, and a compromised npm ecosystem, which can affect countless applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall technological_galliform_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 'technological_galliform_z3n' package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall technological_galliform_z3n. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a fix is available.
Conclusion
The 'technological_galliform_z3n' package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to unauthorized package publishing, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
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If no patched version is available, it is recommended to uninstall the package to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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