Malicious Code Injection in bottom_chinchilla_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100059: Malicious code in bottom_chinchilla_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bottom_chinchilla_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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This malicious payload removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive information, unauthorized access to systems, and degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bottom_chinchilla_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 bottom_chinchilla_0xrequest package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall bottom_chinchilla_0xrequest'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative package.
Conclusion
The bottom_chinchilla_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant security risks. It is essential to update or remove this package to safeguard your application and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing sensitive information and leading to unauthorized access.
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If no patched version is available, consider removing the package and looking for a secure alternative that provides similar functionality.
