Malicious Code Injection in beautiful_carp_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99873: Malicious code in beautiful_carp_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The beautiful_carp_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 the security of applications relying on it.
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 introducing untrusted code into their projects. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to execute without user consent, posing significant risks to application security.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall beautiful_carp_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 prevent the installation of the malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to lock your dependencies. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The beautiful_carp_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can introduce untrusted code into your application, potentially leading to security breaches and data exposure.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json.
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