Malicious Code Vulnerability in agreeable_flea_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99258: Malicious code in agreeable_flea_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The agreeable_flea_0xrequest package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, they also pose significant security risks due to their malicious functionalities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design, which includes autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This allows the package to generate random names and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially expose developers to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall agreeable_flea_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can remove the package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall agreeable_flea_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious activity associated with the package until a fix is implemented.
Conclusion
The agreeable_flea_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability that can lead to malicious activities within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project, potentially exposing it to security risks.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider uninstalling the package as a temporary workaround to mitigate risks.
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