Malicious Code Injection in dependent_bovid_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93986: Malicious code in dependent_bovid_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dependent_bovid_requirement package is an npm module that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is primarily centered around automating the publishing process, but this has led to significant security concerns due to the malicious behavior embedded within it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dependent_bovid_requirement package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants to the npm registry, leading to pollution of the registry and potential misuse of developer accounts. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate these malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dependent_bovid_requirementIf 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 dependent_bovid_requirement package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall dependent_bovid_requirement. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a proper fix is applied.
Conclusion
The dependent_bovid_requirement package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it entirely from your project.
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