Malicious Code Injection in wonderful_bobolink_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110984: Malicious code in wonderful_bobolink_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wonderful_bobolink_0xrequest package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names. This functionality, while intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, has led to significant security vulnerabilities, including the potential for malicious code injection.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the wonderful_bobolink_0xrequest package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. The package contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior can lead to the continuous republishing of malicious variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can also facilitate unauthorized access to sensitive data and increase the risk of supply chain attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wonderful_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 prevent the installation of the vulnerable package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include wonderful_bobolink_0xrequest in its dependencies. You can also use Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time. To check if your application is affected by this vulnerability, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The wonderful_bobolink_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability that can lead to malicious code injection. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, compromising the integrity of your application and potentially exposing sensitive data.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring an account.
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