Malicious Code Injection in clinical_skink_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100601: Malicious code in clinical_skink_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The clinical_skink_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate interactions with the tea protocol, but it has been compromised. The vulnerability allows for the injection of malicious code that can alter package metadata and publish unauthorized derivatives, affecting the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods npm with derivative packages. It includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior can lead to reputation inflation for developers and pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall clinical_skink_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 clinical_skink_0xrequest package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall the package:
npm uninstall clinical_skink_0xrequest
Conclusion
The clinical_skink_0xrequest package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your application's integrity. It is crucial to update or remove this package to mitigate potential risks. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities is recommended 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 facilitate interactions with the tea protocol.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your package metadata and the potential introduction of malicious code, compromising your application's security.
Check the npm registry for the latest version of the clinical_skink_0xrequest package. If a patched version is available, update your package accordingly.
As a temporary measure, consider uninstalling the package to prevent any potential security risks until a secure version is released.
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