Malicious Code Injection in Roasted Basilisk Z3N Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96386: Malicious code in roasted_basilisk_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'roasted_basilisk_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 scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious code. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the integrity of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall roasted_basilisk_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 avoid using the 'roasted_basilisk_z3n' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes.
Conclusion
The 'roasted_basilisk_z3n' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects to maintain integrity and security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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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, affecting your project's integrity and potentially harming your developer reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall roasted_basilisk_z3n.
No patches are available for this specific package, as it is recommended to remove it entirely.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
