Malicious Code Injection in artistic_panda_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99620: Malicious code in artistic_panda_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The artistic_panda_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate various functionalities related to token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts. These scripts are intended to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the artistic_panda_0xrequest package originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior can severely impact the integrity of the npm registry and compromise the security of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall artistic_panda_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 avoid using the artistic_panda_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages to identify and remove any malicious or compromised packages.
Conclusion
The artistic_panda_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token-related functionalities.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall artistic_panda_0xrequest' and look for alternatives.
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