Malicious Code Injection in acceptable_fowl_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99066: Malicious code in acceptable_fowl_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The acceptable_fowl_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem for fraudulent purposes, including inflating developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the acceptable_fowl_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then republished to pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, posing risks such as reputation damage for developers and potential security threats to applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall acceptable_fowl_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 remove the acceptable_fowl_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall acceptable_fowl_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The acceptable_fowl_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to monitor for such vulnerabilities and take appropriate actions, such as updating or removing affected packages, to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized republishing of your packages and reputation damage.
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