Malicious Code Injection in Devoted Blackbird Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-94014: Malicious code in devoted_blackbird_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'devoted_blackbird_z3n' package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the 'devoted_blackbird_z3n' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove 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 who unknowingly use this package, as it can lead to reputation damage and misuse of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall devoted_blackbird_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the 'devoted_blackbird_z3n' package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your dependencies and replacing it with a trusted alternative.
Conclusion
The 'devoted_blackbird_z3n' package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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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 file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting your project's integrity and security.
You should remove the 'devoted_blackbird_z3n' package from your project immediately and look for a secure alternative.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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