Malicious Code Vulnerability in Devoted Lobster Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-94017: Malicious code in devoted_lobster_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'devoted_lobster_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 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 originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers in the ecosystem. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these processes, making it difficult for developers to identify and mitigate the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall devoted_lobster_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 prevent the package from executing by removing it from your project dependencies. Additionally, consider using a package-lock.json file to monitor and control the versions of your dependencies, which can help mitigate the impact of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'devoted_lobster_z3n' package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise your project's integrity. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about the security status of your open-source packages.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall devoted_lobster_z3n' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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