Malicious Code Injection in various_eagle_z3n Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-97231: Malicious code in various_eagle_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The various_eagle_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 scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the various_eagle_z3n package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The scripts are designed to continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall various_eagle_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 various_eagle_z3n package and monitor your dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages. Regularly audit your npm packages using the command: npm audit.
Conclusion
The various_eagle_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The various_eagle_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the various_eagle_z3n package immediately using the command: npm uninstall various_eagle_z3n.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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