Malicious Code Vulnerability in resulting_boa_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96338: Malicious code in resulting_boa_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The resulting_boa_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to serve as a derivative tool for generating and publishing other packages, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the resulting_boa_z3n package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and creating random package names, which leads to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly integrate these malicious packages into their projects, potentially exposing them to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall resulting_boa_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 remove the resulting_boa_z3n package from your project by running: npm uninstall resulting_boa_z3n. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for any vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The resulting_boa_z3n package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the security of projects using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
The resulting_boa_z3n package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to generate and publish derivative packages for token rewards.
This vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
You should uninstall the resulting_boa_z3n package and update your dependencies to ensure you are not using any compromised packages.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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