Malicious Code Injection in Attractive Landfowl 0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99656: Malicious code in attractive_landfowl_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The attractive_landfowl_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package, like others in its category, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the attractive_landfowl_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The origin of this vulnerability is tied to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such packages to inflate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall attractive_landfowl_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 attractive_landfowl_0xrequest package from your project by executing: npm uninstall attractive_landfowl_0xrequest. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The attractive_landfowl_0xrequest package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to safeguard your project from potential vulnerabilities. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, often used in JavaScript applications.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
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If an update is not available, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is released.
Using this package can lead to ongoing security risks and may affect your application's integrity and reputation in the developer community.
