Malicious Code Injection in devoted_bobolink_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101403: Malicious code in devoted_bobolink_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The devoted_bobolink_0xrequest 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall devoted_bobolink_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the devoted_bobolink_0xrequest package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The devoted_bobolink_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability allows the package to modify package.json files, remove private flags, and publish numerous variants to the npm registry, potentially leading to security breaches.
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You should uninstall the devoted_bobolink_0xrequest package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
Yes, consider researching and using other npm packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks.
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