Malicious Code Injection in advanced_wildcat_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99208: Malicious code in advanced_wildcat_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The advanced_wildcat_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is used for various functionalities within JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant issues in the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the advanced_wildcat_0xrequest package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign employs malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to automated scripts that exploit the npm publishing process.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall advanced_wildcat_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 advanced_wildcat_0xrequest package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The advanced_wildcat_0xrequest package is compromised due to its involvement in a malicious campaign that affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem. Developers should take immediate action to update or remove the package and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
Using the compromised package can lead to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution and pollution of your project's dependencies.
Immediately update the package to a patched version if available, and review your project's dependencies for any other compromised packages.
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