Malicious Code Injection in coloured_pig_0xrequest Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100688: Malicious code in coloured_pig_0xrequest (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The coloured_pig_0xrequest package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that can inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, making it vulnerable to exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded in the coloured_pig_0xrequest package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to manipulate the npm ecosystem for token rewards, posing risks such as unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of dependent packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall coloured_pig_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 coloured_pig_0xrequest package from your project by executing the following command: 'npm uninstall coloured_pig_0xrequest'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The coloured_pig_0xrequest package contains a significant vulnerability due to embedded malicious code that can compromise your application. It is crucial to update or remove the package to protect your project from potential exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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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 malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unauthorized versions of your package, leading to potential security risks.
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As a temporary measure, you can uninstall the coloured_pig_0xrequest package to mitigate the risk until a secure version is available.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report on the GitHub repository for malicious packages.
