Malicious Code Injection in wild_sole_z3n Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-92305: Malicious code in wild_sole_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wild_sole_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The package's functionality is compromised, leading to potential security risks for users and developers relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the wild_sole_z3n package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been flooding the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing their applications to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wild_sole_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 wild_sole_z3n package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall wild_sole_z3n. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The wild_sole_z3n package has been identified as a malicious package that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your project from potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The wild_sole_z3n package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your application to security risks by allowing malicious code to execute.
You can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
If a patched version of the wild_sole_z3n package is available, you can update it using the command: npm update wild_sole_z3n.
If you cannot update the package, it is advisable to uninstall it from your project to mitigate the risk of malicious code execution.
