Malicious Code Vulnerability in annual_chipmunk_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99476: Malicious code in annual_chipmunk_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The annual_chipmunk_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.
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 that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users by inflating reputation scores fraudulently.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall annual_chipmunk_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 annual_chipmunk_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file using tools like Vulert to identify any vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The annual_chipmunk_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and can affect the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your 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 vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may affect your project's integrity and security by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall annual_chipmunk_0xrequest and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to install any additional software.
No, there is no patched version available for this package, and it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
