Malicious Code Vulnerability in ready_bat_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96200: Malicious code in ready_bat_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ready_bat_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 publishing 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 and the security of the npm registry.
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 developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ready_bat_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the ready_bat_z3n package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. Regularly audit your npm packages using 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ready_bat_z3n package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious code, which can compromise the security of the npm registry and affect developers relying on legitimate packages. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The ready_bat_z3n package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing further security risks.
If you have installed the ready_bat_z3n package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall ready_bat_z3n' and check your project for any affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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