Malicious Code Vulnerability in ambitious_buzzard_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99396: Malicious code in ambitious_buzzard_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ambitious_buzzard_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 security.
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 compromising the security of applications that depend on this package. The malicious code is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ambitious_buzzard_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include any references to ambitious_buzzard_0xrequest. You can also use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall ambitious_buzzard_0xrequest.
Conclusion
The ambitious_buzzard_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and prevent further exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and manage vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the security of applications relying on this package.
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Currently, there is no patched version available for the ambitious_buzzard_0xrequest package. It is recommended to uninstall the package.
If you have installed the ambitious_buzzard_0xrequest package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall ambitious_buzzard_0xrequest.
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