Malicious Code Vulnerability in awful_roundworm_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99714: Malicious code in awful_roundworm_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
Background
The awful_roundworm_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to manipulate the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the awful_roundworm_0xrequest package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall awful_roundworm_0xrequestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can prevent the installation of the awful_roundworm_0xrequest package by using the following command: npm uninstall awful_roundworm_0xrequest. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The awful_roundworm_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and monitoring your project for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your open-source dependencies.
See every vulnerability recorded for awful_roundworm_0xrequest →
FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating and publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may introduce malicious code into your application if the compromised package is used.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project files.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
