Malicious Code Injection in Technological Rabbit Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90998: Malicious code in technological_rabbit_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'technological_rabbit_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, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages and applications that depend on it. The malicious scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are specifically designed to automate this process, making it difficult for developers to track and manage their dependencies effectively.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall technological_rabbit_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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. This will help avoid inadvertently installing the vulnerable package until a fix is implemented. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'technological_rabbit_z3n' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to dependency issues and security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall technological_rabbit_z3n' and check your project for any lingering references.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is impacted by this vulnerability without signing up.
