Malicious Code Injection in specified_bobolink_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96708: Malicious code in specified_bobolink_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The specified_bobolink_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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the specified_bobolink_z3n package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potentially compromise the security of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall specified_bobolink_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 specified_bobolink_z3n package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall specified_bobolink_z3n. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The specified_bobolink_z3n package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your applications.
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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 security of applications that depend on this package.
You should update the package to the latest patched version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
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