Malicious Code Vulnerability in administrative_cuckoo_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99192: Malicious code in administrative_cuckoo_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The administrative_cuckoo_0xrequest 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 code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially impacting other developers by inflating the reputation scores based on these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall administrative_cuckoo_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 avoid using the administrative_cuckoo_0xrequest package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to ensure no malicious packages are present.
Conclusion
The administrative_cuckoo_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any dependencies that may include it. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source projects.
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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 malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting other developers.
You should uninstall the administrative_cuckoo_0xrequest package immediately using the command: npm uninstall administrative_cuckoo_0xrequest.
No patch is available for this specific package; the best course of action is to remove it from your project.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
