Malicious Code Vulnerability in wide_wasp_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92303: Malicious code in wide_wasp_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wide_wasp_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 publishing 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 design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers and users relying on this package, as it can lead to the installation of untrusted code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wide_wasp_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 wide_wasp_z3n package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unintended installations of this package.
Conclusion
The wide_wasp_z3n package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The wide_wasp_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise the security of your project and its dependencies.
No patch is available for the wide_wasp_z3n package. The recommended action is to uninstall the package.
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