Malicious Code Injection in brainy_cricket_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100074: Malicious code in brainy_cricket_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The brainy_cricket_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities, leading to significant security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the brainy_cricket_0xrequest package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall brainy_cricket_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 avoid using the brainy_cricket_0xrequest package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The brainy_cricket_0xrequest package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
If you are using the affected package, your application may be at risk of installing malicious code that can compromise security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall brainy_cricket_0xrequest' and look for secure alternatives.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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