Malicious Code Vulnerability in standard_boa_z3n Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109070: Malicious code in standard_boa_z3n (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The standard_boa_z3n package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. It is designed to facilitate various functionalities within applications. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the standard_boa_z3n package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of applications to malicious code and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall standard_boa_z3nIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The standard_boa_z3n package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The standard_boa_z3n package is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the standard_boa_z3n package immediately and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert to analyze your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to install any software.
Vulert is a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing the package-lock.json file. You can use it at Vulert Scanner.
