Malicious Code Vulnerability in collective_roundworm_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100663: Malicious code in collective_roundworm_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The collective_roundworm_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to various malicious activities. This package is designed to manipulate npm registry entries, potentially affecting developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to clutter the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation inflation for developers and can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem by introducing untrusted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall collective_roundworm_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 collective_roundworm_0xrequest package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your dependencies using 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The collective_roundworm_0xrequest package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of untrusted packages, potentially compromising your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the collective_roundworm_0xrequest package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
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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