Malicious Code Injection in bumpy_panther_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100187: Malicious code in bumpy_panther_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bumpy_panther_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 that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bumpy_panther_0xrequest package stems from its 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that utilize these packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded npm with similar malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bumpy_panther_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 bumpy_panther_0xrequest package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The bumpy_panther_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to ensure 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 generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your application's security by modifying critical files and republishing harmful variants.
You should uninstall the bumpy_panther_0xrequest package immediately and check for any other affected packages.
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