Malicious Code Injection in advisory_jackal_0xrequest Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99217: Malicious code in advisory_jackal_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The advisory_jackal_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also leads to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other packages and applications relying on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall advisory_jackal_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 advisory_jackal_0xrequest package from your project if it is not essential. Use the command: 'npm uninstall advisory_jackal_0xrequest' to remove it from your dependencies.
Conclusion
The advisory_jackal_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and inflates developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by modifying package configurations and polluting the npm registry.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
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