Malicious Code Injection in respectable_bobolink_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107949: Malicious code in respectable_bobolink_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The respectable_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 various functionalities related to token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts. The package's primary attributes include automatic publishing capabilities and the generation of derivative packages, which are intended to inflate developer reputation scores. However, due to its malicious modifications, it poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the affected package but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to further exploitation by other malicious actors. The continuous republishing of variants can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem and can affect developers who rely on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall respectable_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, you can remove the package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall respectable_bobolink_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The respectable_bobolink_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate automatic publishing and reputation score inflation.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it entirely from your project to avoid potential risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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